Accessible & Universal Design

ODS is dedicated to the proposition that all environs are usable by everyone, including persons with disabilities, and accessible design is the minimum standard by which a fully inclusive universally designed environment may be achieved. The following is a list of resources for accessible and universal design and is by no means exhaustive.

ODS Assistive Technology Availability Plan & Universal Access Workstation

APSU & TBR Accessibility Resources

APSU Web Accessibility Statement and design guidelines -- per the University World Wide Web Policy Web page owners and publishers must adhere to the Accessibility Guidelines linked from the university's Web site located at http://www.apsu.edu/webdesign/access/.

The Office of Disability Services accessible procurement process initiative ensures documentation of Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) procurement that conforms/non-conforms to the U.S. Access Board Section 508 Standards for access for persons with disabilities.

Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards (Section 508)

RODP/Southwest Tennessee Community College Accessibility Checklist for D2L course development and related webpages -- Accessibility Review

National Accessible & Universal Design Resources

IMS Guidelines for Developing Accessible Learning Applications ***

Universal Design for Learning Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)

Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)

WAI customizable quick reference to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0

Essential Components of Web Accessibility 

DO-IT Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology  University Of Washington

WebAIM Keeping Web Accessibility in Mind Utah State University

University of Wisconsin What is web accessibility?

California Community College High Tech Center Training Unit

UIUC Web Accessibility Best Practices

Alternative Text Resources - Boston University

Enterprise Accessibility Resources

Microsoft Accessibility -- a commitment to access -- Windows Vista & Windows 7