Digital Accessibility (DA) Start

Overview - Be a Digital Ally

Each of us has a role in making content as accessible as possible. This site has been created as a training and reference site to educate the UTMB community about mandated accessibility requirements and the steps we can each take to best serve our various audiences. Accessibility is a broad topic. Our approach focuses initially on sharing best practices for the most commonly used applications -- Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word -- and will extend to other applications and needs over time. "Playbooks" for roles and applications provide tailored instructions. Many accessibility concepts are the same, so as you become familiar with the requirements and solutions, you'll find they often apply across applications.

This page will teach you more about your role as a digital ally.  After reading through this content, you can learn more about accessibility features in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word or check out the playbook for your role.

Review quarterly

Just like security, digital accessibility skills will change, especially as software becomes more accessible.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Select a card to learn about your role as a digital ally

Getting Started

All of us create digital content such as email and Word documents and can be allies by learning the basics of digital accessibility (a11y) in the Content Creator Playbook. Some people work in specialized roles such as Application Developers and Programmers, Video Creators, Purchasing, etc., and should use the playbook designed for their role.

Have digital accessibility questions or site feedback?  Email the digital accessibility team