Developing Organizational Policies on Web Accessibility
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) walks you through the process of developing policies for creating, managing, and delivering accessible websites.
Website
Developing an Accessibility Statement
An accessibility statement describes to library users your library’s commitment to accessibility, the specific standards applied to your library’s web presence, and gives contact information for any accessibility issues users might find on your library’s website. The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) provides a great overview on why your organization needs a statement, what to … Read more
Spanish for Libraries
Colorado State Library supports libraries with resources, materials, and education to ensure access to Coloradans with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and provide equitable services and resources to all current and potential library users. Materials have been created, shared, and available for editing by local libraries based on the needs of Coloradans as assessed using key … Read more
Adult Library Services
Adult services is a wide-ranging area of library work. Your community of users – the ones you have, the ones you will have, and the ones you can have – will differ from one library to the next and one year to the next. The Colorado State Library provides information and resources such as adult literacy, workforce and career … Read more
Reforma
Established in 1971 as an affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA), REFORMA has actively sought to promote the development of library collections to include Spanish-language and Latino oriented materials; the recruitment of more bilingual and bicultural library professionals and support staff; the development of library services and programs that meet the needs of the … Read more
Colorín Colorado
Colorín Colorado is the premier national website serving educators and families of English language learners (ELLs) in Grades PreK-12. Colorín Colorado has been providing free research-based information, activities, and advice to parents, schools, and communities around the country for more than a decade.
ADA Compliance for Digital Signs
An overview of accessibility considerations for digital signage. (Linking to this website for information purposes only. This is not an endorsement of the Visix company).
A Guide to Basic Accessibility on Social Media
Access Living provides a thorough overview of how to make social media content accessible. Everything from accessible hashtags to how to add alt text and captions on individual platforms.
RFP Interview/Demo Accessibility Questions
The Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology provides examples of questions organizations should ask when drafting Requests for Proposals or scheduling demos.
Vendor Accessibility Guidelines & Checklist
The Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology provides a checklist and questions to ask vendors to ensure products are accessible.
Accessibility for Procurement
Organizations are responsible for ensuring that the vendors they contract with meet accessibility standards. The Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology provides an overview of working with vendors.
Accessible Document Training Videos
Section508.gov provides in-depth training videos for making documents and presentations accessible. Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint PDF