The Importance of Accessibility

WVU is required to have accessible web pages and web applications for individuals with disabilities according to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Siteimprove Accessibility Checker

WVU uses Siteimprove to monitor accessibility compliance, quality assurance and search engine optimization. Ways to use Siteimprove:

• Download the free Siteimprove browser extension and check your site for accessibility as needed, page by page.
• Login to the Siteimprove website for more detailed error reporting and help fixing issues.
• Request weekly Q/A email reports for your site.

Web Accessibility Resources

• Accessibility Overview on WVU Web Standards 
• Accessibility for Content Creators on WVU Web Standards
• WVU Guidelines for  Captioning Audio and Video
• WebAIM - online color contrast checker