New Web Accessibility website launches

Web Services in ITS has launched a new website focused on best practices for creating accessible content on Carleton websites. The Web Accessibility site highlights 10–15 commonly overlooked accessibility areas, each with:

• An explanation of its importance
• A best practice example
• A less accessible example
• Related benefits in SEO, usability, and marketability
• WCAG references with quotes and links

The site features a clean, user-friendly design and is a database of factors in creating accessible content, tailored to Carleton’s needs. Its goal is to help the Carleton community build accessible websites – not as a “problem” to fix, but as a foundation for inclusive design. Accessibility improves usability, search rankings, and Carleton’s overall appeal.

If you would like further input on accessibility, please do not hesitate to reach out to ITS. Also available is our self-guided training resource on web accessibility.