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Web Site Accessibility
Web Accessibility means that the contents of a Web site or application can be accessed or used by everyone, including individuals with neurological, physical, visual or hearing impairments. The ACT Center’s goal is to inform and educate the University of Missouri about Web Accessibility and why it should be made a priority to everyone who manages, develops, maintains, or is involved with a University of Missouri Web site or application.
The ACT Center offers Web Accessibility Evaluations of Web sites and software applications, and will provide suggestions on how to make accessible content to the widest range of users with various physical disabilities.
Evaluations
There is no charge for Web Accessibility Evaluations. Checks are only performed on University of Missouri Web sites and applications.
Call the ACT Center at (573) 884-2828 to request an evaluation of your site or application, for more information, or to set-up an appointment.
Tools and Resources
State & Federal Laws & Guidelines
Section 508:
Section 508 requires that Federal agencies' electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities.
Missouri Information Technology Accessibility Standards (MITAS): The passage of Missouri HB 201 requires the Missouri Technology Council and the Office of Information Technology ensure the accessibility of information technology for individuals with disabilities.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0: Guidelines that explain to developers and authors how to make Web content accessible to people with disabilities.
WebAIM Section 508 Checklist: A checklist of the 508 standards, which are to help serve as guidelines for Web accessibility.
Online Tutorials
- Universal Design of Online Courses: The University of Arkansas has provided a ten-step course in designing an accessible and usable site for anyone with or without a disability.
- WebAIM: WebAIM (Web Accessibility in Mind) is an excellent, very informative site, with many examples and tutorials. If you bookmark only one Web site on accessibility, this is it.
- Access E-Learning: Guidelines for accessible distance education.
Online Checkers
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