Creating Accessible Content and Websites
Northwestern guidelines for personnel responsible for websites and digital content creation.
Testing and Assessment Resources
Audit and content checker tools help you build accessible content.
Digital Accessibility
In order to ensure equal access to information for all people, digital content managers should be familiar with web accessibility standards and principles. Browse the resources below or visit Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 website for additional information related to web guidelines.
Digital Accessibility Policies & Standards
In accordance with Northwestern's commitment to foster a diverse, inclusive and supportive learning environment for all, the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance has established a Digital Accessibility Policy that took effect on September 1, 2021.
Guidelines and Issue Reporting
Creating and maintaining accessible websites, applications, and digital assets requires collaboration between designers, developers, content providers and, in some cases, vendors.
Website & content accessibility
Online Meetings and Collaboration Tools
Northwestern guidelines for online meetings and collaborations.
Accessible Purchasing
Report a Digital Issue
Report a digital accessibility issue or provide feedback using the form in our Get Help section. The Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance will review your request.
Get Support for Your Web Projects
Training Opportunities and Assistance
Find accessibility training options and information on Universal Design for Learning on our Accessibility website Training Opportunities page.
If you need assistance with an accessibility issue, reach out to our team of Digital Accessibility Liaisons.