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Create Accessible Software & Websites
If you’re an author or developer of electronic documents, software applications, web content, operating systems, accessibility platforms, assistive technology, mobile environments, and modern development frameworks, you need to understand how the Revised 508 Standards (36 C.F.R. Part 1194) apply to your work.
Find Guidance and Training
The resources in this section will help you:
- Find developer-oriented accessibility training;
- Understand how the Revised 508 Standards apply to electronic content, systems, platforms, and frameworks;
- Follow Federal Accessibility Community of Practice (ACOP) best practices;
- Review and prioritize W3C, WCAG, and ARIA authoring best practices;
- Use automated tools, manual testing, and assistive technology-based testing;
- Examine best practices for mobile applications and web environments; and
- Implement popular development frameworks.
Navigate through the sections below to learn more:
- Applicability & Conformance Requirements
- Testing Guidance for Developers
- Authoring Tool Requirements
- Accessibility Training for Developers
- Develop Accessible Web Content
Additional Resources
- Guide to Accessible Web Design & Development - The definitive, go-to guide for developers and content/design teams to create accessible digital products and services.
- Universal Design - Design products and services so all people can use them without specialized adaptation.
- Accessibility for Teams - Embed accessibility and inclusive design practices in your team’s workflow.
- United States Web Design System (USWDS) - The USWDS makes it easier to build accessible, mobile-friendly government websites for the American public.
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Reviewed/Updated: July 2024
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