At Western Michigan University, accessibility is a shared responsibility. Whether you’re creating, editing, uploading or distributing content—such as webpages, Elearning items, documents, images, videos, forms, emails or social media posts—it’s essential to ensure that everyone can access and use it.
Accessible content supports inclusivity and compliance, making information available to all users, including those with disabilities. This page provides guidance for creating content that meets accessibility standards across websites, mobile applications, course materials, multimedia and electronic communications.
Websites and applications
Learn how to design and develop accessible websites that are keyboard-friendly, screen-reader compatible and meet WCAG standards.
Course content
Discover strategies for creating accessible course content in Elearning, including documents, assignments and multimedia.
Email and SMS
Discover how to craft accessible emails, text messages and announcements with clear language, alt text and readable formatting.
Video and audio
Learn how to add captions, transcripts and audio descriptions to make video and audio content accessible.
Images and graphics
Understand how to use alt text, long descriptions and accessible charts for images and complex graphics.
PDFs and other documents
Learn how to format PDFs and other document formats with proper headings, tags and structure for accessibility.
Forms
Learn how to build forms with clear labels, simple instructions, accessible error messages and a logical reading and tab order.
Social media
Explore tips for making social media posts accessible with alt text, captions and clear language.
Presentations
Explore best practices for creating accessible slide decks, including readable fonts, color contrast and descriptive text for visuals.
Digital Signage
