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  Learn how to use optical character recognition (OCR) to make text in scanned PDFs searchable and selectable.
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  Learn how to create, review, and improve the accessibility of PDF documents.
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  Learn how to create accessible emails using alternative text, accessible formatting, and the Accessibility Checker.
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  Learn how to use and review automatic captions for YouTube videos.
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  Explore guidance, tools, and resources for creating accessible digital content.
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  Review W3C's guidelines for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities.
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  Explore WCAG requirements, techniques, and guidance for meeting accessibility standards.
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  Learn how to make charts, graphs, diagrams, maps, and other complex images accessible.
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  Explore accessibility features available in Zoom, including captioning and transcription.
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  Check HTML documents for errors and issues that may affect the quality and accessibility of web content.

Accessibility Compliance Resources

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  Explore federal requirements and resources for accessible information and communication technology.
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  Identify accessibility requirements that apply to information and communication technology under the Revised Section 508 Standards.

Explore assistive technology and software designed to support access to digital content. The resources below link to external websites. Please review each provider's privacy policy, terms of service, and licensing requirements.

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  Provides reading, writing, study, and test-taking tools, including text-to-speech and other literacy supports. Westfield State University provides access to Kurzweil 3000. Contact sas@westfield.ma.edu for information about obtaining access.
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  A screen reader for Windows that provides speech and Braille output to help users access and navigate digital content.
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  A free screen reader for Windows that provides speech and Braille support for accessing computers and digital content.
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  Screen magnification and reading software designed to help people with low vision access content on a computer.
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  Combines ZoomText's screen magnification and visual enhancements with JAWS screen-reading functionality.
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  Scan-and-read software that makes printed and electronic text accessible to people who are blind or have visual impairments.