Sunday, October 5, 2025

Accessibility & Universal Design in Libraries


Introduction to Web Accessibility and W3C Standards — W3C WAI
Great explainer to gtheround readers in core concepts you’ll reference all series long. 



Evaluating Web Accessibility — W3C WAI
Use for posts that walk through basic audits/checks librarians can do before publishing


ADA Title II: Web & Mobile Accessibility (DOJ/ADA.gov webinar)
Perfect for compliance-oriented posts (who’s covered, timelines, practical steps).



Introduction | ADA Title II Web Compliance: Action Steps (ADA.gov series)
Great for a step-by-step “library action plan” post to pair with policy templates.


 ACRL Presents: Quickly Implementing Accessibility Tools

Library-specific quick wins you can turn into a “toolkit” article for staff. 



ACRL Presents: Voices from the Stacks (Library Workers with Disabilities)
Use for a perspective piece on lived experience + inclusive workplace practices.


Supporting Neurodiverse Library Patrons (and Staff!) — Webinar
Fuel a post on neuroinclusive programming, spaces, and staff supports.


Accessibility Regulations for Online Public Services — GOV.UK/GDS
Good for an “international lens” post comparing U.S. ADA to UK practice.


How to Test for Color Contrast | TPGi & WebAIM
Turn this into a screenshot-rich tutorial on contrast ratios and quick testing.




Creating and Editing Accessible EPUB
Great for a acquisitions/collections post on “born accessible” e-books

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