Digital Accessibility Handbook

Digital content includes everything we create that is distributed digitally, including PowerPoint slides and PDFs in courses, websites that represent our departments, social media content, podcasts, and more. 

Accessible content conveys its message to all users, including those with disabilities. Alt tags on images, properly structured PDF documents and data tables, appropriate color contrast, and video captions are a few features that make content accessible to all users. 

UGA provides access to a tool called Ally for Web and Ally for eLC. Every site or course hosted by UGA, including Franklin College, must be monitored by this tool. If you have a web site or eLC course and you do not have access to Ally, please create a helpdesk ticket for us.

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Best Practices

• Accessibility Reports

• Accessibility Toolkit

• Ally for Web: Addressing Accessibility Concerns

• Guidance for Specific Programs and Tools

  • Creating Accessible PDFs

This is not an exhaustive list but these are the most common digital items that must be made accessible.

• Websites – Includes all HTML pages, images, uploaded documents and files, and external links. Any linked content must meet accessibility standards.

• Software applications – Includes any software application required for school or work.

• Email communications and newsletters – Includes all digital communications sent from UGA email addresses.

• Digital documents (Word, PDF, etc.) – Includes any documents stored on a website or learning platform, or distributed by email.

• Recorded or live presentations – Includes recorded Zoom meetings and any videos distributed through UGA communication channels. Videos hosted on third-party sites must meet accessibility standards.

• Podcasts – Includes any podcasts distributed through UGA communication channels. Podcasts hosted on third-party sites must meet accessibility standards.

• Social media channels and posts – Includes all posts on third-party social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, X). You may not use social media platforms that are not accessible, and all content must meet accessibility standards.