Information Technology & Communication
Note: links on this page lead to websites from organizations other than UATP.
Technology has enormous potential to improve the lives of people with disabilities, and yet information technology can be a terrible barrier if it is not designed to be accessible. Here are some resources dedicated to helping web developers—and the average person—make sure their communication can be received by all.
Web accessibility resources
WebAIM, like UATP, is located in Utah State University’s Center for Persons with Disabilities. It offers training, technical assistance, accessible site certification and evaluation. It also offers free resources, a blog and a newsletter.
Tips for creating accessible materials
The Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of Learning offers this guide for creating accessible materials. In addition to best practices, it includes links to resources from several companies regarding their accessibility resources.
The MacArthur Foundation has created a guide for nonprofits (and others) on creating inclusive materials. The “Start with Yourself” section includes advice on creating content, multimedia resources more.
The National Center on Accessible Educational Materials  provides resources and technical assistance for educators, parents, students, publishers, conversion houses, accessible media producers, and others.
The National Center on Disability and Access to Education offers cheat sheets for creating accessible materials, from text documents to YouTube videos.
College preparation for people with developmental disabilities
Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology offers links for supporting the development and provision of quality assistive technology services in school settings.
 QIAT also offers campus and student self-evaluation to determine what AT services and skills are needed.