Get Started: Learn about Digital Accessibility
Enroll in a self-paced online training to get an introduction to the fundamental concepts of digital accessibility, including tips, tools and strategies for creating accessible digital content.
PLEASE NOTE:
We are actively building this page – check back regularly for new materials and updates.
According to the Title II Standards Update, all digital content created for university business must be accessible by April 24, 2026.
JMU Resources
Guides:
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Creating Accessible Materials in Microsoft Office
Step-by-step guides for creating accessible materials in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. -
Accessible PDFs
How-to guides for creating accessible PDFs, including considerations for PDF documents and steps for creating PDF documents from scanned materials or Word documents. -
Keep Choosing Accessible Learning Materials (Keep C.A.L.M.)
An initiative by the Office of Disability Services, featuring guides for key components of accessible content. -
Captioning and Transcribing Video & Audio Recordings
JMU Libraries highlights tools and strategies for transcribing video and audio recordings and creating subtitle files for captioned videos. -
Accessibility Vendors for Departmental Use
JMU has been approved to work with several vendors that can assist with remediating materials for accessibility. Consult with your leadership to determine the availability of funding for outsourcing.
Tools:
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SensusAccess Document Converter
Convert written documents into MP3 files, DAISY audiobooks, Mobile-friendly ebooks (Mobi, EPUB and EPUB3 formats), or Digital Braille for embossed printing or reading on a Braille display. -
Free Assistive Technologies
A collection of free assistive technologies provided by the Office of Disability Services. This includes built-in accessibility tools for commonly used devices and software, as well as downloadable programs and browser extensions.
External Resources
Document Accessibility Guides by WebAIM:
- Microsoft Office
Video/Multimedia Captioning:
- Microsoft Teams
- YouTube
- Zoom