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Electronic and IT Accessibility

Inaccessible electronic and information technology (IT) is often a significant barrier for people with disabilities in the workplace. Employers can examine the following areas to ensure accessibility to employees of all abilities:

  • web-based intranet and internet information and applications
  • email and other electronic correspondence
  • software applications and operating systems
  • telecommunications products
  • video and multimedia products
  • desktop and portable computers
  • self-contained, closed products such as calculators, copier machines, and printers
  • online job applications

Remember: Making electronic and information technology at your workplace accessible doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. There are affordable solutions. Click here to learn more.

Next Steps

Assess the electronic and information technology accessibility of your business. Consider immediate needs and forecast future needs of current and prospective employees.

Locate a resource (below) with expertise regarding IT accessibility to work with during the planning and implementation of needed modifications.

Design a strategic plan for the development, implementation and follow-up activities regarding technological accessibility.

Resources

Access Board provides an extensive list of resources for accessible communication and information technology.

New England ADA and Accessible IT Center provides information, guidance and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 508, and accessible information technology.

The Trace Center at the University of Wisconsin offers a variety of tools and guidelines for designing more usable websites.

Usability.gov is a site dedicated to usable and useful websites.

The Web Accessibility Initiative promotes the design and creation of websites that are accessible to people with disabilities.

SEIR-TEC provides resources for electronic accessibility and assistive technologies.

HCI Bibliography provides a list of resources related to electronic and information technology accessibility.