At the University of Maine System we prioritize accessibility in the creation of all digital materials, websites, digital content and virtual events.
Producing accessible electronic materials is rarely more difficult or time-consuming than producing inaccessible materials once you know a few basics. In general, accessible electronic materials work with assistive technologies, such as screen-readers, with similar ease of use and transmit all of the same information to users with disabilities. Materials that must be made accessible may include:
The below are resources for learning how to create accessible materials within the University of Maine System:
The below are resources for learning how to create accessible materials that have been produced outside of the University of Maine System:
The below are web-based accessibility training resources, some of which are produced within the University of Maine System, others of which have been produced by external resources.
The below are additional accessibility resources for learning how to create accessible digital materials: