Help For Students
Students have access to Texas A&M offices dedicated to support their needs for accessibility in their education.
Get HelpRegister for or get help with academic accommodations for students with disabilities.
Students play an important role in ensuring that communications, meetings, and shared materials are accessible to everyone, especially when acting on behalf of sanctioned university organizations.
Learn About Accessibility
Making digital content accessible means applying specific accessibility standards and content best practices in order to ensure websites, PDF files or other digital content can be navigated and understood by everyone. Learning these foundational concepts will help you create more accessible content regardless of tool or platform.
Consider Contrast When Picking Colors
Contrast between text (or design element) and background is important to ensure legibility.
Structure Content With Headings
Websites and documents should use hierarchical headings to indicate the structure of the content.
Provide Alt Text for Images
Images and other visual elements need a text alternative that serves the equivalent purpose.
Make Destinations Clear With Link Text
Words that are hyperlinked should reveal where they will take users without requiring them to read surrounding text.
Group Related Concepts With Lists
Using properly formatted lists can be a helpful way to provide structure and improve readability.
Provide Alternatives for Multimedia Content
Audio and video content require alternatives to ensure they are accessible without being dependent on a specific sense.
Structure Data With Tables
Tables should only be used to present related information in a series of columns and rows.
Make Content Clear By Writing in Plain Language
Using plain language ensures that your content is readable and usable for a broad audience.
Create Accessible Digital Content
Get practical advice for creating accessible materials, communications and platforms.
Learn how to make accessible documents in Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
Learn how to make accessible presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint and in Google Slides.
Learn how to make accessible spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.