Digital Accessibility Playbooks

Page Summary

This page lists the digital accessibility playbooks which provide plays (sets of instructions) for creating accessible content. Specialized roles such as Developers, Video Creators, etc., need methods specific to their responsibilities; techniques called power plays.

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Just like security, digital accessibility requirements will evolve as software and technology develop.

User Playbooks

Select the playbook(s) matching your responsibilities:

Content Creator (Everyone) Playbook

I mostly use Microsoft Outlook email, Word documents, or Excel spreadsheets.

Compliance & HR Playbook

I work in Compliance or Human Resources.

Designer Playbook

I design for MS Office, websites and, social media.

Developer / Programmer Playbook

I develop custom applications or other kinds of programming.

Educator Playbook

I create online courses, and use educational software.

Event Organizer Playbook

I plan or host online, hybrid, or in-person events.

Leadership Playbook

I'm on the Leadership team.

Manual Tester Playbook

I will manually test page and application content for digital accessibility and compliance.

Purchaser Playbook

I'm involved in evaluation, purchasing, procurement.

Social Media Playbook

I design for MS Office and social media.

Video Creator Playbook

I work with video apps like Panopto, Stream, Vimeo, YouTube.

Application Playbooks

Under development: Select the playbook(s) matching your application

Outlook Playbook

PowerPoint Playbook

Content Playbooks

Select the playbook(s) matching the content type:

Web Page Playbook

Learn considerations and features for accessible web pages.

Detailed best practices for image alt text and format.

Microsoft Office: Accessibility by application

Microsoft 365: Accessibility Checker

Excel: Create accessible workbooks (11 min video)

Use Play My Emails Accessibility features for Outlook Mobile on iOS (YouTube 4:07min)

Make your Outlook email accessible to people with disabilities

Questions?

Digital accessibility questions or site feedback? Email the digital accessibility team.
Are you a student? Email the Student ADA Office.
For other questions? Email the Institutional ADA Office.

Last updated: September 10, 2025