Website Accessibility Resources
Whether it’s referred to as the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508, WCAG 2.0, or 2.1, we can help you understand the requirements that apply to Special District websites when it comes to accessibility. Browse the resources below and let us know if you have any questions.
On-Demand Webinar
Is Your Website ADA Compliant?
Having an accessible website is not only the right thing to do, but is also required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Presented on Wednesday August 7, 2024
Sample Policy
Download a sample website accessibility policy to add to your district's website.
Slide Deck
Download the slides from the latest presentation from the Summer Webinar series on August 7, 2024.
Texas ADA Checklist
Download the website accessibility operational and technical checklist specifically for TX districts.
California ADA Checklist
Download the website accessibility operational and technical checklist specifically for CA districts.
Colorado ADA Checklist
Download the website accessibility operational and technical checklist specifically for CO districts.
Colorado Vendor Compliance Template
Download a sample email template to request that your vendors who produce documents for your district provide compliant documents. This template is written specifically for Colorado districts.
Vendor Compliance Template
Download a sample email template to request that your vendors who produce documents for your district provide compliant documents.
PDF Compliance Resources
Slides from PDF Webinar
Download the slides from the PDF Accessibility webinar on June 12, 2024.
How Remediate PDFs for Streamline Users
View the Knowledge Base article on how to make your PDFs accessible.
Step-by-step video tutorials
Part 1
How to make an agenda accessible WCAG 2.1 AA | Microsoft Word | Adobe Acrobat
By Shawn Jordison, The Accessibility Guy
Part 2
How to make an agenda accessible WCAG 2.1 AA | Microsoft Word | Adobe Acrobat
By Shawn Jordison, The Accessibility Guy
Accessibility Scanning Tools
- checkmydistrict.org (free, recommended)
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Lighthouse (free web version)
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Achecker.ca - web-based testing tool (free)
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Userway - used in legal community (paid)
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CommonLook - remediation services and tools (paid)
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Monsido - online automated testing service (paid)
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Level Access - testing company (paid, more expensive/comprehensive)
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if my district's website is accessible and compliant?
The quickest way to determine if your district's site is accessible is to run a website accessibility scan. Our free tool allows you to scan your website pages and download a full report of issues.
If you score below a 100% and want to review your report together, I would be happy to walk you through it. Click here to chat with us.
What are the top website compliance pitfalls that get special districts in trouble?
The most common issues include: not having accessible PDFs/documents; no closed captions on video/audio files; not having ALT tags for images; lack of labels on form fields; lack of color contrast for text vs. background; not having a mobile-responsive site; non-semantic (bad, home-grown) HTML. These are the things that are really easy for someone to spot by doing an automated scan on your site.
What steps do special districts take to achieve website compliance?
Typically, there is a single champion who investigates options, determines the best way forward, and brings the information to the board. There are testing resources you can use to determine how close your site is to being compliant – check out this free scanner to test your existing site for compliance basics. Or reach out if you'd like us to send you a report!
Get Accessible with Streamline
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