Useful Links

This page contains a list of key links for ESDC's IT Accessibility Office.

Title Description Category
Part of a Whole Nicolas Steenhout writes about accessibility. Learning
Stories of Web Users The following stories of people with disabilities using the Web highlight the effect of accessibility barriers and the broader benefits of accessible websites and web tools. Learning
Personas with Disabilities for inclusive user experience (UX) design The purpose of this document is to assist the user in understanding how to build personas with disabilities. Learning
Which Video Conferencing Tools Are Most Accessible? In this article, Claudio Luis Vera explains what to keep in mind when choosing between video conferencing tools to benefit everyone on your team — including those with disabilities. Learning
Accessibility Best Practices Accessibility is an important corner stone of iOS development. It enables all people to use your apps, no matter their abilities. Fortunately UIKit offers many APIs, which allow Developers to offer support for system technologies within their apps. Development
Centrally Deployed Templates Solution (CDTS) The purpose of the CDTS is essentially to deliver the presentation layer of the Canada.ca theme or Intranet.canada.ca theme to web assets. Development
Web Experience Toolkit (WET) An award-winning front-end framework for building websites that are accessible, usable, interoperable, mobile friendly and multilingual Development
Canada.ca Content Style Guide These are the rules to create web content that can be easily found, understood and used. They are based on writing principles and techniques that help make web content clear and adapted to the needs of all people. Development
Canada.ca Content and Information Architecture Specification The Canada.ca design system provides user-tested templates, patterns and design principles. The system allows designers and developers to create a more usable, consistent and trustworthy online experience for people who access Government of Canada digital services. Development
A11Y Style Guide This application is a living style guide or pattern library, generated from KSS documented styles...with an accessibility twist. Style guide
Asking users for dates Follow this pattern whenever you need users to provide or select a date as part of your service. Development
Web accessibility for Canada.ca (CSPS - T716) This course outlines federal standards and guidelines on web accessibility and emphasizes the requirements, roles and responsibilities for compliance with this standard. Participants will learn how to assess and apply WCAG 2.0 in a consistent manner throughout the Canada.ca web pages under the Web Renewal Initiative. Learning
18F Accessibility Guide Accessibility guide developed by the US Government. Development
Nutrition Cards for Accessible Components A11Y Nutrition Cards is an attempt to digest and simplify the accessibility expectations when it comes to component authoring. Development
The A11Y Project The A11Y Project is a community-driven effort to make digital accessibility easier. Style guide
CDS Accessibility Handbook The Canadian Digital Service is committed to building accessible and inclusive services. Building accessible services means meeting the needs of as many people as possible. Learning
International Association of Accessibility Professionals Accessibility professionals from around the world come together to define, promote and improve the accessibility profession through networking, education and certification. Learning
Guide to Planning Inclusive Meetings Well-planned meetings are an essential communication tool for any organization. Meetings in the workplace and in volunteer and community groups regularly bring people together to share information, develop strategies, work toward common goals and celebrate successes. Learning
Guideline on Making Information Technology Usable by All This guideline supports the Government of Canada’s direction to ensure that departments, agencies and organizations consider accessibility in the acquisition or development of information technology (IT) solutions and equipment to make IT usable by all. Policy
EU EN 301 549 (Managing accessibility in the public procurement of ICT) Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe. Policy
General accessibility services, tools and resources listing Internal link Learn about the services, tools and resources for making communications products and activities accessible. Listing
Making communications accessible in the Government of Canada Accessibility is about respecting differences and removing barriers so that everyone can participate. Development
M365 accessibility List of resources and learning material on M365 accessibility Learning
Accessibility Portal Our believe is that digital equality is a human right for websites, mobile applications, and digital content. But it doesn’t stop there. We need to do it for quality, innovation, compliance, relations, user experience and much much more. Learning
Short note on aria-label, aria-labelledby, and aria-describedby Be careful when you use the aria-label, aria-labelledby, and aria-describedby attributes, because they do not work consistently with all HTML elements. Development
YouTube: Apple: Accessibility From using your iPhone without seeing the screen, to adapting gestures to your physical needs, discover how the accessibility features built into your Apple devices can help you do more. Learning
Screen reader considerations when choosing between Google at IU My Drive and Microsoft OneDrive at IU The choice between Google at IU My Drive and Microsoft OneDrive at IU isn't simple when considering screen reader accessibility. There are pros and cons to both, which can differ depending on the screen reader and browser combination used. Learning
The web, design, and accessibility – tempertemper I’m Martin, a user interface and interaction designer, lover of HTML and CSS, and co-founder of Frontend NE. Here’s a wee bit more about me and what I’m up to. Learning
Web Content Accessibility Guide The fundamental basis for you to have truly inclusive and accessible digital products. Learning
Accessibility Maze: a fun game to learn about web accessibility Ryerson University created the Accessibility Maze, a fun game, to help people new to web accessibility practise and learn more on barriers and challenges that people with disabilities usually experience when navigating the Web. The game provides quick lessons on how to avoid those barriers or correct them. Learning
Web Accessibility Assessment Methodology (Level AA) Assist with measuring conformance to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level A and Level AA Success Criteria Development
Digital Accessibility Toolkit Digital accessibility resources for public servants, by public servants. Learning
Accessibility Courses Courses, webinars, educational videos, and more, offered in web accessibility. Learning
Accessibility Support Check if your code will work with assistive technologies. Development
A Way with Words and Images Suggestions for the portrayal of people with disabilities. Learning
Accessible Rich Internet Applications (WAI-ARIA) in HTML Defines the authoring rules for the use of ARIA attributes on HTML elements. Development
Web Accessibility Development Course by Alison Create accessible websites and apply WAI-ARIA guidelines with this free online course. Development
Web Accessibility for Developers by Ryerson University This course is intended for Web Developers who want to develop skill using WAI-ARIA to create accessible interactive applications for the Web. Development
Digital Accessibility Toolkit: Best practices for hosting virtual meetings This is a guide for hosting accessible virtual meetings created by Accessibility, Strategy and Planning / Chief Information Office / Shared Services Canada. Learning
Directive on Privacy Practices Provides direction to government institutions on how to implement effective privacy practices. Learning
Web Analytics Privacy Impact Assessment Report The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) commissioned this Web Analytics Privacy Impact Assessment Report (PIA Report) on the use of Web analytics by federal government institutions. Learning
Standard on Web Usability Describes the usability requirements for Government of Canada websites, including requirements for domain names, terms, conditions and archiving online web content, as well as common page layouts and visual design elements. Learning