Creating an Accessible Web Page
Accessible Websites Requirements
Georgia State website editors are responsible for maintaining websites that meet WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility standards, using tools like Anthology Ally to help identify and fix issues. Because accessibility guidelines continue to evolve, our website managers must stay up to date and continually implement improvements that strengthen the university’s overall compliance.
Because Georgia State is a public university, our websites must comply with federal accessibility laws, including ADA Title II, which requires state and local government entities to make their digital content accessible to people with disabilities. These regulations now reference the WCAG 2.1 AA standards, which public universities must meet to ensure that all users, including those with visual, auditory, cognitive, or motor disabilities, can access information on our sites.
To learn more about what this means for Georgia State, please review our accessibility policies to find out more.
Creating Accessible Web Pages
As you create and edit your pages in your GSU public-facing WordPress sites, you must be aware of the common accessibility requirements needed to pass ADA 508 compliance (Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act mandates that all U.S. Federal agencies ensure their electronic and information technology [ICT]—including websites, documents, software, and hardware—is accessible to people with disabilities).
Testing for Accessibility (Using Ally)
An essential first step is to use Anthology Ally. Anthology Ally is an accessibility tool integrated into GSU’s online
systems, including iCollege. It evaluates digital content, providing
accessibility scores and corrective guidance. Anthology Ally an be used to test your work on GSU's public-facing WordPress websites looking for these common issues, and more, that may hurt your accessibility score.
Using Ally on our websites requires permission to access it as well as training. Learn more by visiting the Digital Accessibility site on the Commkit.
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