Digital accessibility fundamentals

Last updated February 2026

What is digital accessibility?

Digital accessibility is the practice of making web content easy for all users to access, understand, and navigate. Get started with 10 fundamental concepts that can support digital accessibility in all of your content, including documents, websites, and mobile apps.

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Download our digital accessibility fundamentals checklist PDF to help you keep track of the core principles of accessibility while creating and editing digital resources.

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The Center for User Experience

At the Center for User Experience, we are committed to working with you to make digital spaces more accessible, usable and inclusive for all students, faculty and staff at UW–‍Madison. We help the university follow its Digital Accessibility Policy by offering free evaluation and consultation services to all UW–‍Madison community members. For guidance on complying with digital accessibility requirements, visit Digital accessibility and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Get in touch

  • Meet with us: Book a quick chat with one of our team members to ask any questions you have.
  • Start a project with us: We support accessible design and development. Fill out our Let’s Connect form to begin working with us on your project or to request an accessibility evaluation.
  • Email us: Not sure if you’re ready to meet? Email us to start talking and figure out what to do next.