#  Practices 

 



The best way to ensure accessibility is by incorporating it from the very beginning of the development process, and continuously testing throughout. When working with a third-party vendor, establish a commitment to accessibility and align on a sustainable process before work even gets started.



 

##  Library of Accessible Techniques 

Browse a comprehensive library of how-to guides with practical examples and code snippets to help you create accessible content and code.

 

 



  [### ✎ Technique: Orientation

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   [### ✎ Technique: Identify input purpose

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   [### ✎ Technique: Reflow

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   [### ✎ Technique: Non-text contrast

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   [### ✎ Technique: Text spacing

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   [### ✎ Technique: Content on hover or focus

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##  Accessibility Testing 

There are simple ways to check content with automatic tools and non-technical tests to see if your content is accessible and inclusive to everyone.

 

 



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 [### Automated Tools

 ](/auto-tools-testing)Automated tools evaluate a website’s code and content, flag accessibility issues, and often provide guidance on how to fix the issues.



 

 

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 [### Manual Testing Methods

 ](/manual-testing-accessibility)To manually test your site, review the **content**, test with a **keyboard**, and use a **screen reader** to make sure your website is accessible and inclusive to everyone.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

##  Working with Vendors 

When you use a vendor to purchase digital products, there should be an agreement that the products are accessible.

 

 



  [### Accessible Technology Procurement 

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   [### How to Interpret a VPAT

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   [### Accessibility questions for vendors

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##  Related Instructor-Led Trainings 

 



  [### Testing for Digital Accessibility

 ](/event/testing-digital-accessibility-070926?occ_id=0)July 9, 2026

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 9:30AM - 12:00PM EDT 

 

 Virtual 

 

   [### Measuring Accessibility with Siteimprove

 ](/event/measuring-accessibility-siteimprove-072226?occ_id=0)July 22, 2026

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 11:00AM - 12:00PM EDT 

 

 Virtual 

 

   [### Testing for Digital Accessibility

 ](/event/testing-digital-accessibility-081926?occ_id=0)August 19, 2026

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 1:00PM - 3:30PM EDT 

 

 Virtual 

 

  

 

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