Tools, Resources, and Standards Reference
This section provides commonly used tools and reference materials to support accessible content creation.
WCAG Standards
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA provides the primary framework used across higher education.
Microsoft Office Accessibility Resources
- Microsoft Word accessibility | microsoft.com
- Microsoft PowerPoint accessibility | microsoft.com
- Microsoft Outlook accessibility | microsoft.com
- Microsoft Accessibility Checker overview | microsoft.com
Adobe PDF Accessibility Resources
Canvas Accessibility Resources
- Canvas accessibility guidance |canvaslms.com
- Canvas Rich Content Editor accessibility checker | canvaslms.com
Color Contrast Tools
WebAIM Contrast Checker | webaim.org
General Accessibility Guidance
- W3C Accessibility Fundamentals | w3.org
- Accessible Images guidance | w3.org
- Accessible Tables guidance | w3.org
Ongoing Support
Employees must:
- Use built-in accessibility tools
- Participate in training opportunities
- Refer to this manual when creating content
- Update materials as they are revised
- Seek assistance when questions arise
Accessible content supports clarity, usability, and student success across EICC.
Digital Accessibility Menu
- Alignment with Standards
- Commitment to Access and Quality
- Purpose, Scope, and Institutional Standard
- Roles and Responsibilities for Digital Accessibility
- Training Expectations and Required Practices
- Microsoft Word Accessibility Standards
- PowerPoint Accessibility Standards
- PDF and Adobe Accessibility Standards
- Canvas Accessibility Standards
- Email and Attachment Accessibility Standards
- Website and Public-Facing Content Standards
- Video and Multimedia Accessibility Standards
- Zoom, Teams, and Live Virtual Meeting Accessibility Standards
- Text Messaging and SMS Communication Standards
- Tools, Resources, and Standards Reference