UW-Madison Web Accessibility Policy
A quick summary of the UW-Madison Web Accessibility Policy is that it follows the Section 508 Accessibility Guidelines. In addition to the Section 508 Guidelines, the policy adds the following rule:
Each University Web site must contain an accessible link or a person to contact if users have trouble accessing content within the site. This would usually be the Web page developer.
Note: The addition of a contact person is not sufficient, in and of itself, in meeting accessibility guidelines.
The policy itself along with more explanation can be found on the UW-Madison Website:
UW-Madison Web Accessibility Policy
Resources for help with the UW-Madison Accessibility Policy
The UW-Madison Help Desk provides answers to frequently asked questions about the UW-Madison policy.
The UW-Madison Help Desk also provides a Web accessibility checklist to help you determine if your Web site is compliant with current accessibility guidelines.
DoIT provides an overview course explaining the UW-Madison policy and baisc accessible Web design. Go to "sort by class category" and select Web Accessibility.
DoIT also provides two templates for use in creating a Web accessible site. Both templates meet the minimum standards of accessibility.