Digital Accessibility - Extension Information Technology

When creating digital content for Extension (emails, website news posts and pages, videos, social media posts, etc.), it is important to keep principles of accessibility in mind.

Below are some resources to help you understand the basic principles of Digital Accessibility.

Extension Digital Accessibility

Understand ADA digital accessibility requirements and your responsibility to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.

Digital Accessibility Requirements

NC State Digital Accessibility Hub

A one-stop shop for digital accessibility guidance, training, and tools.

Accessibility Resources

Pathway to Compliance

A Campuswide Digital Accessibility Initiative

Learn It, Audit It, Improve It

Accessibility Training and Resources

The best way to start tackling digital accessibility is by making sure you understand the concepts. Everyone in Extension should take these two trainings as a starting point:

Digital Accessibility Basics

This 30-minute asynchronous training covers the core skills of digital accessibility.

Take the Training

Understanding Digital Accessibility: Your Legal Responsibility at NC State

This 7-minute asynchronous training can help you get started with digital accessibility and covers the legal requirements as a university.

Take the Training

Additional Training

Website Training and EIT Digital Accessibility Sessions

Learn about managing your Extension websites with accessibility in mind or take a session to deep-dive into an accessibility topic like headings, fonts, documents, and more!

See Upcoming Sessions

Creating Accessible Social Media

The ADA update requires that any social media posts representing the University must meet WCAG 2.1 AA starting on April 24, 2026. Attend this one-hour online workshop to learn more about how to ensure you are meeting accessibility standards.

Accessibility by Content Type

PDFs

PDF documents can be particularly challenging to remediate.

PDF Decision Guide and Resources

Social Media

Your Facebook and Instagram posts need to be accessible, too!

Accessible Social Media

Newsletters

Creating accessible newsletters ensures that anyone can access your important updates.

Creating Accessible Newsletters

Canva

Canva is a wonderful tool for making visual marketing materials, but you need to know how to share your designs while keeping in mind accessibility requirements like alt-text, captions, and color contrast.

Using Canva with Accessibility in Mind

Extension Website Accessibility Features

Tools and tips for creating accessible web pages and posts on your Extension website.

Extension Website Accessibility Information

Accessible Multimedia

Learn how to create accessible audio and video media

Section 508 Multimedia Guide