Trusted resources about assistive technology and digital accessibility.
This collection brings together references from accessibility standards organizations, assistive technology companies, public programs, and accessibility organizations. It includes information about screen readers, digital accessibility standards, accessible documents, assistive technology programs, accommodations, and related services.
We will continue updating the collection as technology, standards, and guidance change.
Official product information and practical testing references.
Freedom Scientific provides JAWS documentation, videos, webinars, web-navigation information, and materials in HyperText Markup Language (HTML), MP3 audio, and Digital Accessible Information System (DAISY) formats.
NV Access provides the free NVDA screen reader along with official documentation and resources in electronic text, audio, and braille.
Apple's VoiceOver User Guide covers configuration, keyboard commands, navigation, the VoiceOver rotor, braille, and other features.
Apple's accessibility support includes information about VoiceOver, gestures, device features, and downloadable braille-ready user guides.
Google's TalkBack documentation covers configuration, touch navigation, gestures, web browsing, braille, and keyboard shortcuts.
WebAIM publishes practical references for evaluating web accessibility with JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, and other screen readers.
WebAIM Accessibility Articles and Testing References (external site)
Standards, implementation guidance, and testing references for digital accessibility.
Filter WCAG by level, topic, technology, role, techniques, and failures. This is one of the most useful working references for designers, developers, and accessibility professionals.
Practical tutorials for page structure, images, tables, forms, menus, carousels, and other common web patterns.
Starting points for designers, developers, writers, testers, managers, and policy makers, plus guidance on media and cognitive accessibility.
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) Resources (external site)
Patterns and examples for accessible widgets and interactions. Use ARIA when native HTML cannot provide the semantics or behavior you need.
Articles and practical guidance on keyboard access, forms, headings, contrast, screen readers, PDF, Office documents, testing, and accessibility strategy.
Federal accessibility guidance, testing resources, procurement information, and training for accessible information and communication technology.
Resources for Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PDF.
Microsoft provides step-by-step guidance for accessible Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, Excel workbooks, email, and the built-in Accessibility Checker.
Adobe's Acrobat guidance covers PDF accessibility features, reading order, tags, keyboard access, and tools for creating and checking accessible PDFs.
Programs and organizations offering device access, accommodations, information, and support.
California's Assistive Technology Act program offers device lending, reuse, demonstrations, information, and other assistive technology services.
JAN provides free guidance on workplace accommodations, disability-related employment questions, and accommodation ideas.
The national hub for state and territory Assistive Technology Act programs, including device demonstration, lending, reuse, and financing programs.
C4AT provides assessments, consultations, recommendations, technical assistance, training, and ongoing assistive technology services.
Use this glossary for abbreviations and specialized terms that appear across the C4AT website.
Resources are a starting point. C4AT also provides accessibility testing, user research, training, document accessibility support, and ongoing accessibility partnerships.
