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Quick start guide ➜
We all have a role to play in making Harvard’s digital information more accessible.
Content Creators ➜
Guidelines and resources to make your content accessible.
Developers ➜
Best Practices and guides for making your applications and tools broadly accessible.
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.
University Disability Resources
For access to all other disability-related resources and guidance for students, faculty, staff, visitors and guests, please visit University Disability Resources ➜
Upcoming Events
Ability+ Meeting: Meet the DAS team!
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024, 2-3pm
Location: Zoom (details in registration)
What better way to celebrate this Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) than by meeting Harvard’s Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) team, and learning about all the fantastic resources available for creating inclusive digital experiences? You won’t want to miss it!
Register for Ability+ in Zoom
2024 Accessibility Summit
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Smith Center Conference Suite, 10th Floor
Join us for the 2024 Accessibility Summit, hosted by Digital Accessibility Services (DAS). This is an in-person event open to Harvard faculty and staff, and will provide opportunities for learning, connecting, and engaging with other accessibility advocates from around the university. Seating is limited and registration is required. Register today!
Register for the Accessibility Summit
Digital Accessibility Policy
Harvard University Digital Accessibility Policy
The new University Digital Accessibility Policy went into effect on June 1, 2023, replacing the Digital Accessibility Policy (adopted in 2019) and Harvard University Information Technology’s (HUIT) Accessible Technology Procurement and Development Policy.
Policy FAQs
Browse information and frequently asked questions about Harvard's Digital Accessibility Policy that went into effect on June 1, 2023.
Policy Procedures
Information and guidance on implementing Harvard's Digital Accessibility Policy, with supporting examples and definitions.
Digital Accessibility Services Office Hours
Got accessibility questions? Not sure where to start? 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 will be holding open office hours in a Zoom meeting room on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month from 10am-12pm.
Instructor-Led and Self-paced Trainings
Self-Paced Trainings by Topic
A curated series of on-demand training videos that provide quick overviews of popular accessibility topics.
How to check a website's accessibility
Automated Tools
Automated tools evaluate a website’s code and content, flag accessibility issues, and often provide guidance on how to fix the issues. These tools save time for both developers and content creators, and they often catch errors that might not be obvious.
Manual Testing
After you’ve done a first pass with automated tools, you’ll need to follow up with manual testing to make sure your website is inclusive and accessible.
Resources
Working with Vendors
Media Accessibility
Digital Accessibility Techniques
Library of Accessibility Techniques
Browse a comprehensive library of how-to guides with practical examples and code snippets to help you create accessible content and code.