Web Accessibility at the University of California

Resources for Developing Accessible Web Sites

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The University of California is committed to providing an electronic environment that is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities.

The Internet provides everyone quick and easy access to information, and it offers people with disabilities a way to obtain information without having to rely on others for assistance. Yet navigating Web sites can be difficult — sometimes impossible — for people with disabilities. (The WebAIM group provides more information about the challenges people with disabilities can face when using the Internet.)

This Web site has been created to help University of California Web developers understand how to make their sites accessible, and to point them to useful tools and resources.

Guiding Principles of Web Site Development

• Remember that accessibility and design are complementary.
• Practice user centric design.
• Separate style from content when possible.
• Organize sites for consistency and clarity.
• Test sites.
• Write concisely and clearly.
• Don't rely on alternative, text-only sites.

UC IT Accessibility Mailing List

UC employees may join a Universitywide e-mail discussion list of technical and other UC personnel interested in IT accessibility issues. To join the list (accessible-l@ucop.edu), send an e-mail to .