Getting Started
WSU Accessibility Statement
All WSU employees who create and publish digital content (such as email, documents, multimedia, and websites) are responsible for making sure that digital content is accessible and provides an inclusive experience.
Core Concepts
These seven core concepts address a majority of the barriers to digital content and technology. Review the core concepts to improve the accessibility of your digital content and technology.
Headings play a crucial role in making documents and websites accessible. They help organize content in a way that allows users to quickly navigate and locate relevant information. Properly using heading labels ensures your digital content is structured and easy to interpret.
Headings range from <h1> to <h6>, and should be used in a logical order. The <h1> tag represents the primary topic or title of the page, while <h2> tags are used for key sub-sections. Further divisions within those sub-sections can be indicated with <h3> headings, continuing down the hierarchy as needed.
- Best Practices and Common Errors
- How to add Headings to Word Documents
Accessible links connect concise and descriptive text to a website or file. They make it easier for everyone to navigate and consume content. Clear and descriptive link text improves digital content for individuals using screen readers, those who are neurodivergent, people with mobility challenges, and voice control software users.
Digital Accessibility Assessment
The online digital accessibility assessment is for all digital content creators at Washington State University. The training is required yearly for all publishers of web content at WSU in accordance with Executive Policy 7 and the Business Policies and Procedures Manual 85.55.
Policies
These policies and procedure help WSU comply with Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 and its 2008 Amendments, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
by the Office of Technology