Accessibility

This page contains information about accessibility, Section 508 compliance, internationalization and the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT).


 * The Dryad accessibility statement and information about DSpace support for built-in internationalization.
 * The VPAT in editable Google Docs format. The VPAT should be reviewed and updated on a regular basis by the UI/UX Designer with support and assistance from other staff as needed.  New versions should be uploaded in PDF format and linked to the page above.  The newest version should supersede older versions.

Tools

 * Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool


 * W3C Markup Validation Service


 * List of tools that check color contrast


 * Duke University Disability Management System - Testing


 * HTML_CodeSniffer

Resources

 * W3C Web Accessibility Initiative


 * WebAIM - Section 508 Checklist


 * United States Access Board - Section 508 Standards


 * American Foundation for the Blind - Designing Accessible Web Forms