Creating accessible websites ensures that everyone—including people with disabilities—can fully engage with digital content. At UMBC, we are committed to making sure all web-based materials meet accessibility standards. Whether you’re designing a department webpage, uploading course documents, or sharing multimedia, accessibility should be part of your workflow from the start.
Key tools like Blackboard Ally, Monsido, and the WAVE Checker can help you evaluate and improve accessibility. Training opportunities are also available through Skillsoft Percipio, PIVOT, and the Instructional Technology team, offering guidance on accessible design, document formatting, video captioning, and more.
From using alternative text for images to structuring headers properly and ensuring videos are captioned, simple steps can make a huge difference for usability.
Learn more on the Accessibility and Disability Website, filled with step-by-step guides, tools, and links to trusted resources like WebAIM, W3C, and the University System of Maryland Accessibility Checklist.