Accessibility
Accessibility is a high priority issue for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG). Federal law requires all USG and institutional web content to meet World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Version 2.1 Level AA. This requirement enables full access to institutional information, programs, and activities offered through the Web. To this end:
- USG Web Accessibility Guidance - USG developed comprehensive guidance on ADA Title II Accessibility Regulations for all USG institutions.
- Every effort has been made to design and develop USG websites that comply with or exceed WCAG Version 2.1 Level AA.
- The USG Web Services department conducts regular monthly web accessibility spot checks on all USG.edu department managed websites. The WebAIM Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool (WAVE) (https://wave.webaim.org), or other similar resources are used to perform the inspection. Any accessibility errors detected will be addressed as quickly as possible. If you should encounter an accessibility issue on our web site, please send us a message via the Contact Us web form. We recommend that the web services or information technology department at each institution perform similar spot checks for institution-managed websites
Web Accessibility Resources
- WCAG Version 2.1 Level AA - A set of guidelines explaining how to make Web content accessible to those with disabilities.
- W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) - The WAI develops standards and support materials to help you understand and implement accessibility.
- W3C Website Accessibility Initiative guidance on creating accessibility statements: Developing an Accessibility Statement | Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) | W3C.
- W3C WCAG 2.1 Level AA Interim Repairs: Web Accessibility First Aid: Approaches for Interim Repairs | Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) | W3C.
- W3C WCAG 2.1 Level AA Prioritizing Issues: Implement | Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) | W3C.
- State and Local Governments: First Steps Toward Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Web and Mobile Application Accessibility Rule.
- WebAIM WCAG Checklist
- AccessGA - Georgia’s Accessible ICT Initiative