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Digital Accessibility Lab

About

Welcome to UCF’s Digital Accessibility Lab— where access and impact come together! Designed for creators and problem-solvers, this lab serves as a hub for building a more accessible digital community. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or staff, you’ll discover valuable resources, expert guidance, and ongoing support. Building a digital world that works for everyone is a team effort and we invite all of you to join us. Explore our opportunities for accessibility support, training, and consultations.

Mission

Advancing digital accessibility through innovation, collaboration, and design to empower everyone.

Vision

A world where accessible digital experiences create equal opportunities and endless possibilities.

Services

Evaluate My Content

We’ll review your content for accessibility barriers and provide recommendations.

Request Remediation

We’ll make your content accessible and compliant with WCAG standards.

1-on-1 Consultations

Meet with us for extra support or personalized solutions.

Training and Guides

Our trainings offer practical tools and strategies to help you design with accessibility in mind. Whether you’re just starting or looking to expand your skills, you’ll gain hands-on experience in building accessible content. Plus, you’ll have the chance to learn and collaborate with experts and peers. UCF faculty and staff can register through Workday Learning, while students and community members can sign up via Zoom.

Available Courses

This introductory course is designed for individuals and organizations looking to enhance the accessibility of their digital content. “Digital Accessibility 101: Self-evaluating for Beginners” will guide you through the fundamentals of digital accessibility, including the principles of inclusive design and the basics of WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines). Participants will learn how to perform self-audits on websites, documents, and multimedia to identify and address common accessibility issues. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with practical tools and strategies to ensure your digital content is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. No prior experience is required—just a commitment to making the digital world more accessible.

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A vital part of creating an inclusive digital environment is ensuring that all documents are created in an accessible manner. This training will cover the core components of creating an accessible document, primarily in Microsoft Office, and will include a hands-on demonstration of the remediation of an inaccessible document. Please note that participants should bring a device with Microsoft Office installed to this training.

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This training will cover the basics of the remediation of PDF documents for accessibility, including tagging content and establishing reading order. Participants are strongly encouraged to complete Document Accessibility to gain an understanding of the components of an accessible document before enrolling in PDF Accessibility. Please note that participants are encouraged, but not required, to bring a device with Adobe Acrobat installed to this training.

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This training provides an overview of the basics of video accessibility, including captioning and audio description. The training will demonstrate multiple ways of captioning video content and provide information on UCF’s approved vendors for captioning services.

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Register via Zoom

Accessibility Guides

Looking for quick guides to make accessible content yourself? Click the button below to access digital accessibility guides and tips from UCF accessibility experts. These guides were developed in collaboration between Center for Distributed Learning, Digital Accessibility Lab, Student Accessibility Services and Office of Nondiscrimination and Accommodation Compliance as an ever-expanding Accessibility at UCF website.

Digital Accessibility Guides and Best Practice
Digital Cyberspace with Particles and Digital Data Network Connections

Partners and Resources

Collaboration fuels innovation, and our partners and resources play a vital role in advancing digital accessibility. From offices and departments to support networks and tools, explore the key players working to make technology more inclusive for all Knights.

Campus Partners

Additional Resources

Digital Accessibility News

 

Tools and Technology

Accessibility Tech Showcased At CES 2025 Is Transforming Shared Experiences

New AI-Based Honda Scenic Audio App will Help Make the Joy of the Journey Accessible to the Blind and Visually Impaired

Laws and Policies

DOJ First Steps to Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II

State and Local Governments: First Steps Toward Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Web and Mobile Application Accessibility Rule

Tools and Technology

Android’s Expressive Captions uses AI to bring emotion to captions

Expressive Captions uses three features to give you the context often missing from captions