PDF Guidance
As we work to ensure Carleton’s digital presence reflects our mission of inclusion, we are shifting how we manage documents on carleton.edu. Most content currently hosted as a PDF (newsletters, flyers, forms, minutes, reports) should be transitioned to standard webpages (HTML).
View Carleton’s Digital Accessibility Document Recommendations
Designing and building digital content that can be used by everyone aligns with Carleton’s IDE plan goal to be an inclusive and equitable institution. This website provides a comprehensive overview of criteria, tools, trainings, and resources to further our efforts in promoting equal access to digital content and to improve the user experience for all, including persons with disabilities.
To ensure equitable access to our digital content, all College websites shall adhere to AA-level standards of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. Learn more about Carleton’s legal obligations.
Top 5 Digital Accessibility Tips
If you read nothing else on this website, PLEASE read this!
Top Tools for Web Accessibility
These tools will make your job of creating accessible websites a cinch!
Writing for the Web
People read differently on the web. You should write differently too.
Report a Web Accessibility Issue
Carleton strives to make all our sites accessible to everyone, so we want to know if something isn’t working for you.
W3C and Office of Civil Rights Accessibility Resources
Learn more about digital accessibility and standards by visiting the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
Additionally, check out the video series from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights that covers a variety of topics on digital access in education, including how people with disabilities use technology, applicable Federal regulations, and identifying and remediating barriers to access.