Resources

A shared collection of accessibility resources that I frequently use. I've gathered them here as they may be useful for others. For more accessibility resources, visit The A11y Project. Some of the resources below use common accessibility acronyms. See the acronyms section for definitions.

Communities and Chatrooms

• A11y Slack community – email me to request an invite
• r/accessibility – Accessibility community on Reddit

Newsletters

• Accessibility Matters (IAAP)
• A11y Weekly
• Equalize Digital
• University of Minnesota Webdev

Podcasts

• United in Accessibility (IAAP)

Laws and Governance

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
• EAA - Full Legal Document
• Section 508 Official Website

Accessibility Charities and Organisations

• IAAP Official Website
• IAAP Certification Overview
• AbilityNet
• The A11y Project

Recognised Certifications

• Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)

  Recognised globally

• Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)

  Recognised globally

• Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA)

  Recognised globally, automatically awarded upon passing both CPACC and WAS exams. The highest level of digital accessibility certification.

• Trusted Tester

  Recognised globally, but holds more weight in North America. Still a great bonus elsewhere.

Inclusive Design Resources

• Inclusive Design from Microsoft

Training

• Deque University – IAAP Accessibility training and certification preparation
• ADA Coordinator Training

Acronyms

• A11y – Accessibility
• ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act
• ADS – Accessible Document Specialist
• CPACC – Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies
• EAA – European Accessibility Act
• IAAP – International Association of Accessibility Professionals
• WAS – Web Accessibility Specialist
• WCAG – Web Content Accessibility Guidelines