Accessibility Attestation

Augusta University is committed to providing an inclusive online experience for all visitors. As a web publisher, your role is essential in making sure our digital content remains welcoming, easy to navigate, and usable for everyone.

To support this mission and keep your website editing permissions active, please complete the mandatory, annual accessibility attestation. This year, the process includes a short quiz to review best practices before you sign the form. This quick yearly update helps us maintain accurate publisher records, keeps you informed on the latest web guidelines, and ensures our sites stay accessible.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our digital campus accessible!

Accessibility Guidelines and Best Practices

All web publishers at Augusta.edu are required to adhere to the following accessibility guidelines and best practices:

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2: WCAG 2.2 is a set of internationally recognized guidelines that define the accessibility requirements for web content. Augusta University requires web publishers to strive for conformance with WCAG 2.2 Level AA success criteria.
  • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act: Section 508 sets accessibility requirements for all electronic and information technology used by the Federal government. While Augusta University is not a federal agency, adhering to Section 508 guidelines is considered best practice for web accessibility.

In addition to the above, Web Services recommends following best practices for website design and development, such as:

  • Using clear and concise language
  • Providing alternative text descriptions for images
  • Planning intuitive navigation on your site to help visitors find what they're looking for.
  • Ensuring that the content you publish does not already exist on the website
  • Only use graphics if they help a user complete a task or perform a specific function
  • Providing concise, unique titles and descriptions of pages to ensure optimal search performance.
  • Ensuring that the documents and files you link to on the website are also accessible
  • Comply with HIPAA and FERPA regulations

Resources and Support

Augusta.edu provides a variety of resources and support to assist web publishers in meeting these accessibility requirements. These resources include:

Web Accessibility Knowledge Check

Please complete these quick scenarios to refresh your web standards knowledge before signing.

Question 1: You need to post an announcement about an upcoming department event. Which approach is correct?