Digital accessibility ensures that all users, regardless of ability, can access and interact with content online.
This page provides CAES and UGA Extension personnel resources, self-paced training, and guidance to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA standards and additional ADA digital accessibility requirements.
Federal Compliance and CAES Policies
New Federal Requirements under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
A new federal rule requires state and local governments, including public universities, to ensure digital content (websites, apps, social media) is accessible to people with disabilities. The updated ADA Title II regulations were published on April 24, 2024 and are effective as of June 24, 2024.
Compliance is required by April 24, 2026 for CAES and UGA Extension.
Federal Rule Documentation
- ADA.gov Summary – Introductory information for non-legal audiences.
- Full Rule Details (PDF)
- Federal Register Version
CAES Web Publishing Policy
All content published to the web is subject to:
- Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and guidelines.
- University System of Georgia policies and procedures, including web standards and accessibility standards.
The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is committed to ensuring accessibility of its websites for people with disabilities. All CAES websites should conform to Section 508 and University System of Georgia accessibility standards.
Best Practices
Review these digital accessibility best practices that apply across all digital platforms—whether you’re creating websites, documents, emails, or other content.
Training Courses
These self-paced courses from OIT provide an overview of creating accessible websites or PDF documents.
Self-Paced Web Accessibility for Website Content Managers
This self-paced course is required for all current and new CAES and UGA Extension website content managers. Web accessibility is a fundamental principle of inclusion and equal opportunity.
This course is required for web content managers.
Self-Paced PDF Accessibility Course
This self-paced course is available to all CAES and UGA Extension faculty and staff. If you distribute digital PDF documents on a website, by email, over social media, or any other digital means, this course is for you.
Software Guides and Tools
These links will give you specifics on how to apply accessibility best practices using different tools and platforms.
Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Video and Audio
Video Captions
Audio Transcriptions
Social Media
Resources from Accessible Social
- Accessible Social Glossary
- Accessible Social Checklist (downloadable PDF on this page)
- Accessible Social Quick Guide
- Accessible Social Guide Book (downloadable PDFs on this page)
Email Newsletters and Communications
Canva
Web Development
- WAVE Browser Extension: This free web accessibility evaluation tool allows you to audit any webpage for accessibility errors and warnings.
Contact
Have any questions about the accessibility of your CAES or Extension website? We’re here to help. You can reach the CAES Web Team at caesweb@uga.edu.