Accessibility
Resource
Portfolio
This Web Resource Portfolio is dedicated to professional development and training in accessibility principles, standards, and accessibility checks. It provides a comprehensive catalog of web resources and tools for Instructional Technologists to enhance accessibility across digital platforms. Explore the catalog to learn more about each resource and its potential for your projects.
Our Focus on Accessibility
At Web Resource Portfolio, our focus lies in promoting accessibility through innovative resources and training. We are committed to empowering individuals and organizations with the knowledge and tools to create inclusive digital experiences. Our portfolio reflects our dedication to advancing accessibility standards and practices.
Catalog Sections
Explore our six dedicated catalog sections, each featuring a comprehensive overview of specific web resources and tools designed to promote accessibility. From guidelines and best practices to evaluation and testing tools, our catalog covers a wide range of accessibility-focused resources. Click on each category to delve into detailed information and practical insights.
Anthology Ally
Resource/Tool Offered: Accessibility enhancement and alternative content generator for LMS (Learning Management Systems)
Description:
Anthology Ally is an integrated accessibility tool designed for use within major LMS platforms. It automatically scans digital course materials and generates alternative formats such as semantic HTML, audio, ePub, and electronic Braille. Instructors are also given detailed accessibility scores and guided suggestions for improving the accessibility of their original files. These feedback loops help institutions progress toward inclusion and better compliance with accessibility standards over time.
Ideas for Use:
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Generate alternative content formats for students with disabilities
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Support Universal Design for Learning through format flexibility
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Train faculty on improving accessible course design
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Monitor course accessibility progress term-to-term
Remediate.co
Resource/Tool Offered: Automated accessibility testing and WCAG compliance monitoring for websites, apps, and PDFs
Description:
Remediate.co delivers automated accessibility scanning services to ensure web products and documents meet WCAG standards. The platform supports notifications, scheduling, SSO, and automated form authentication to test secure, login-protected environments. It simplifies the QA process by allowing teams to identify and correct accessibility issues before launch or during maintenance, without local software installation.
Ideas for Use:
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Continuous auditing of websites for WCAG compliance
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Testing private or internal apps behind authentication
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Assigning remediation tickets directly to development teams
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Using automatic alerts to maintain compliance over time
TestSigma
Resource/Tool Offered: AI-powered automated software testing platform for web, mobile, and desktop applications
Description:
TestSigma offers a unified, cloud-based testing environment aimed at simplifying and accelerating QA through AI-driven automation. Supporting functional, regression, performance, and security testing, it enables teams to build, execute, and maintain automated tests without extensive coding. By detecting defects earlier in development and integrating into CI/CD workflows, TestSigma reduces both time-to-release and post-deployment risk.
Ideas for Use:
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Automate regression testing during agile sprints
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Incorporate continuous testing into DevOps pipelines
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Monitor app stability across multiple platforms and devices
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Reduce manual QA through reusable test suites
Acrobat Pro DC 2019
Resource/Tool Offered: PDF accessibility checking, editing, and compliance tools with WCAG 2.1, PDF/UA, and Section 508 support
Description:
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC 2019 is a professional PDF suite designed to author, test, and remediate PDF documents to meet accessibility standards. It includes guided accessibility checks, editing capabilities, collaborative review tools, and cloud synchronization across devices. As part of Adobe Creative Cloud, users also benefit from ongoing updates and improvements, especially for document markup, tagging, and compliant output generation.
Ideas for Use:
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Remediate existing PDFs for classroom or public distribution
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Run accessibility checks before publishing official documents
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Tag scanned or legacy PDFs for screen reader compatibility
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Collaborate with teams on accessible document reviews
Lighthouse
Resource/Tool Offered: Automated performance, SEO, and accessibility auditing tool built into Chrome DevTools
Description:
Lighthouse is an open-source audit framework from Google that evaluates key aspects of website quality including accessibility, search optimization, and performance. Users can run the tool directly in the Chrome browser to generate a structured report with numeric scores, issue flags, and improvement recommendations. It assists web developers in quickly diagnosing barriers affecting usability, compliance, and discoverability.
Ideas for Use:
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Run pre-launch accessibility audits on new web pages
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Track improvements through iterative scoring
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Benchmark competitors’ accessibility posture
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Teach students or developers diagnostic accessibility testing
Pa11y
Resource/Tool Offered: Self-hosted automated accessibility checking and reporting dashboard supporting WCAG 2.0, Section 508
Description:
Pa11y is a free, open-source accessibility compliance tool designed to run automated tests across single pages, groups of pages, or password-restricted content. The Pa11y Dashboard provides ongoing monitoring and highlighted reports of WCAG errors. Offering broad support for HTML, CSS, and image formats, Pa11y enables teams to integrate accessibility into development pipelines without external licensing or service fees.
Ideas for Use:
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Schedule recurring scans on large content sites
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Integrate into CI/CD to catch regressions
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Test protected portals or intranet resources
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Export reports for compliance documentation