Accessibility for schools
Families and students rely on websites for calendars, applications, and resources. Clarity and operability matter as much as branding.
Run a free scan
Scan admissions and homepage templates. Re-check before enrollment peaks.
Content ownership
Many departments publish independently. Provide templates with accessible components and train contributors on headings, links, and PDFs.
Events and calendars
Ensure event pages expose date/time in text, not only in images. Registration buttons should have clear names.
Students and families
Translate key instructions where communities need it. Test with mobile devices commonly used in your district.
Procurement
Ask vendors for accessibility evidence for LMS integrations and payment portals.
Learn more
Browse our guides and issue pages for headings, links, and contrast.
Questions people ask
- LMS content?
- Course content has its own accessibility needs; scan public-facing pages first.
- PDF menus?
- Prefer HTML; if PDFs remain, ensure tagged PDFs or offer alternatives.
- Alerts?
- Snow closures and emergencies must be announced accessibly.
- FERPA?
- Data rules are separate from accessibility; consult your policy office.