Digital Accessibility​

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Digital Accessibility at Harvard

Harvard University is committed to making our information technology and digital content accessible, so that everyone has the opportunity to access the university's knowledge, ideas, and resources.

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We all have a role to play.

Everyone has a role to play in making Harvard’s digital information more accessible. 

Content Creators

Developers

Designers

Faculty

Purchasers

Managers

Digital Accessibility Services

Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) supports the Harvard community in making sure that everyone has the opportunity to access the university’s knowledge, ideas, and resources.

For access to all other disability-related resources and guidance for students, faculty, staff, visitors and guests, please visit University Disability Resources.

Meet the DAS team
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Harvard's Digital Accessibility Policy

Report a Web Accessibility Concern

Digital Accessibility Policy

This Policy is established to promote equal access to information technology and digital content and to improve the user experience of IT and digital / online media for all users, including persons with disabilities.

New Resource: Accessibility for Designers

Designing for a diverse user base challenges us to innovate, leading to stronger, more effective designs. Explore this guide for tips and techniques on using color, layout, and typography to ensure your designs are accessible to everyone. 

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Color

Measuring color contrast, building color palettes, and not relying on color for meaning.

Layout

Using layout to organize content and increase comprehension.

Typography

Maximizing typography for legibility.

Digital Accessibility Services Office Hours

Not sure where to start with accessibility? We're here to help!

The Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) team is available to answer your questions and provide guidance and support to the Harvard community. We hold virtual Office Hours every Friday from 10-11am via Zoom. Stop by and say hello! 

All upcoming DAS Office Hours

Instructor-Led Trainings

Digital Accessibility Services offers live instructor-led trainings for the Harvard community on topics such as content creation, development, documents, and testing. We have also offer self-paced training courses that provide quick overviews of popular accessibility topics. 

Not sure which training is right for you? Check out our Learning Paths guide to find the most relevant training for your role.

All instructor-led trainings

How to check a website's accessibility

Accessibility Services at Harvard

University Disability Resources (UDR)

UDR provides leadership and guidance on university best practices, employee disability accommodations, planning accessible events, finding accessibility vendors, and consultation on physical access or renovations, while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Digital Digest Newsletter

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Library of Digital Accessibility Techniques

Browse a comprehensive library of how-to guides with practical examples and code snippets to help you create accessible content and code.

Explore Accessibility Techniques