Applications, Services and Resources to enable Digital Accessibility
This page includes selected resources about application of Accessibility in various forms and enabling accessible digital content. All resources are in English unless specified.
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Accessible Reading Systems
- The DAISY Consortium compiles and updates a list of accessible reading systems with guidance notes on how to use each accessible reading systems listed.
- Accessible reading systems offer varying accessibility features that suit the needs of different users. Accessible reading systems generally include support for a screen reader, ability to change the visual presentation of the contents, read aloud feature, feature to enlarge image, etc.
Live caption feature on Google Chrome Desktop
- Currently available only in English
- For more information, read the article: Google Chrome’s new live caption feature will help make the internet better for the deaf by SoyaCincau
Accessible Mathematics
Making Math Accessible, One Step at a Time (Webinar) by DAISY Consortium
Accessible eComic Book
First Asia-Pacific eComic book for promoting accessibility
The “Almost Access!ble” comic book portrays lived realities through relatable, on-the-ground scenarios. Through visual storytelling, it highlights the common barriers people face while navigating everyday spaces like streets and public venues. It moves beyond awareness to understanding and helping professionals, businesses, service providers, and communities recognize what accessibility truly means in real-life contexts.
Accessible Music Resources
Accessible Guitar Instruction and Music Resources by Bill Holton for American Foundation for the Blind
Accessible Music Chords and Scales for Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo and Ukulele for the Blind and Visually Impaired by Standard Guitar
Braille Sheet Music , a project initiated by Yongsit Yongkamol
Accessible Web/Development Resources
Guide to the Inclusive Design Principles by Tetra Logical
Designing for crisis by Oliver Lindberg
A clear, comprehensive and actionable accessibility curriculum
for frontend designers & developers by Practical Accessibility
with Sara Soueidan
Accessibility Testing by Rachele DiTullio
Where to start with Accessibility by Tim Dixon
CPACC Exam Preparation by Tim Dixon
Typst 0.14 is out now. With accessibility by default, PDFs as images, character-level justification by Typst
Word and PowerPoint Alt Text Roundup by WebAim
Give Users’ Brains a Break: UX Tips for Cognitive Accessibility by Coforma
Automated accessibility testing: strengths and limits by Openaccess
Web Accessibility Books by Webaxe
What I Wish Someone Told Me When I Was Getting Into ARIA by Smashing Magazine
Explore Accessibility Books by Accessibility Book Club
Accessibility Webinar Series by Accessibility First
Awesome Accessibility by Lucas Stueber
Accessibility for Everyone by Laura Kalbag
Accessibility for Vestibular Disorders: How My Temporary Disability Changed My Perspective by Facundo Corradini
A to Z of Screen Magnification For Low Vision by Veroniiiica
WCAG Cheat Sheets and Checklists by Webaxe
Access to telecommunication/ICT services by persons with disabilities and other persons with specific needs by International Telecommunication Union
The State of Digital Accessibility by ACM Queue
Web Accessibility WCAG 2 Knowledge Base by Equalize Digital
Accessible Video/Gaming Resources
Inclusive Design: Designing for Deaf People Helps Everyone by Marie van Driessche
A Directory of Free Video and Audio Presentations Teaching Topics on Technology and Accessibility by Jamal Mazrui
Jamal Mazrui is a well-known accessibility and technology specialist in the US.
He has worked in the field of accessibility for many years and was previously with the US National Council on Disability.
Jamal Mazrui is blind and has been involved in accessibility and assistive technology for many years.
10th Ashok Hans Memorial Lecture, 18 July 2026 (Online)
The Role of Persons with Disabilities in the Development of Universal Design in the Digital Age by Hiroshi Kawamura, Vice-President, Assistive Technology Development Organization (ATDO), Japan; and Chair, International Commission on Technology and Accessibility, Rehabilitation International
FAQ’s
The best digital accessibility tools and resources include screen reader software, WCAG compliance checkers, and accessible design frameworks. These applications help organizations identify and remove digital barriers, ensuring that websites and documents are perceivable and operable by Persons with Disabilities. Explore our comprehensive guide on this page to find specific services and software recommendations tailored for your digital platform.
To make your website accessible for Persons with Disabilities, you must implement universal design principles and ensure compliance with international WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards. This involves using accessible applications and services, such as providing descriptive alt-text for images, enabling keyboard navigation, and integrating closed captions for multimedia. Utilize the digital accessibility resources listed on our platform to begin auditing and upgrading your web infrastructure.
WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) compliance is the global standard ensuring that digital content is accessible to all individuals, including those with visual, auditory, or cognitive disabilities. Using specialized digital accessibility resources and services is necessary to systematically meet these legal and ethical standards, preventing unintentional exclusion in the digital space. Review our recommended applications below to ensure your organization meets full ICT inclusion requirements.