Find resources and guidance on Digital Accessibility for the development of digital resources
St. Cloud State University is committed to creating inclusive learning for all students, in line with ADA Title II. Faculty can ensure accessibility by using Microsoft 365’s Accessibility Checker, clear headings, readable fonts, high-contrast colors, descriptive alt text, accurate captions, and keyboard-friendly design.
Accessibility improves usability for everyone and supports Universal Design for Learning. Quick steps: check accessibility, add alt text, enable captions, and structure conten
Quickly improve documents with Microsoft Accessibility Checker, built into Office apps, to flag and fix accessibility issues—supporting ADA Title II (2026) and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance while saving time and promoting equity.
Use proper heading styles in Word, PowerPoint, and Brightspace to create clear, navigable, screen reader–friendly materials. This practice supports ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, improves usability for all learners, and saves time when updating content.
Captions and transcripts make video and audio content accessible, support ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, and enhance learning for all students by improving equity, flexibility, and universal design.
Alternative text (alt text) makes images and graphics accessible to screen reader users, supports ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, and ensures all learners can engage with visual content.
This resource outlines the university’s commitment to achieving digital accessibility compliance with ADA Title II regulations by April 2026. It provides training opportunities, including the ADA National Network OCR Video Series, upcoming workshops, and key resources like the ADA Title II Fact Sheet, supporting ongoing accessibility improvements and compliance efforts.
This knowledge base guide helps St. Cloud State University faculty and staff learn how to create, test, and remediate accessible PDFs using Adobe Acrobat Pro to meet ADA Title II, WCAG 2.1 AA, and PDF/UA standards. It provides installation guidance and a curated sequence of Adobe training resources that progress from foundational accessibility concepts to advanced verification and compliance practices.