FSU College of Medicine
Important Notice: Starting April 24, 2026, all digital web content and mobile apps must meet the new digital accessibility criteria outlined in the ADA Title II Web Accessibility Requirements.

Digital Accessibility at
The FSU College of
Medicine

WHY DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY MATTERS

2.2B
People worldwide with vision impairment
Source: World Health Organization, 2025
1.5B
People worldwide with some degree of hearing loss
Source: World Health Organization, 2025
28.7%
of US adults (70+ million) live with a disability
Source: CDC, 2024

Digital accessibility ensures that people with disabilities can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with digital content. This includes individuals who are blind or have low vision, deaf or hard of hearing, living with mobility impairments, or experiencing cognitive or learning disabilities.

Legal Compliance
Inclusive Education
Better User Experience

DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY SITE

This site offers our guidance, resources, and training to help you create accessible digital content. We're meeting accessibility standards by supporting legal compliance and promoting inclusive design practices. It reinforces our ongoing commitment to ensuring accessible for all.

Learn the Basics

Understand fundamental accessibility concepts and principles that guide inclusive digital design.

Explore concepts →

View the Digital Guides

Access step-by-step guides for creating accessible content in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and PDFs.

View guides →

Additional Resources

Find helpful tools, templates, and external resources to support your accessibility journey.

Browse resources →

Legal Requirements

FSU College of Medicine is committed to compliance with:

Digital Accessibility Guides

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Word Documents

Create accessible Word documents with proper headings and structure.

Word Guide
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PowerPoint

Design inclusive presentations with accessible slides and reading order.

PowerPoint Guide
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Email (Outlook)

Compose accessible emails that reach all recipients effectively.

Outlook Guide
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PDF Documents

Ensure PDFs are readable by screen readers and assistive technologies.

PDF Guide
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Additional Resources

Tools, templates, and external resources for accessibility support.

Browse Resources

Getting Started

New to digital accessibility? Start with these steps:

  1. Review our Accessibility Concepts page to understand the fundamentals
  2. Choose the authoring tool guide that matches your most common tasks
  3. Practice implementing accessibility features in your daily work
  4. Use built-in accessibility checkers in Microsoft Office applications
  5. Seek feedback and continue learning