Fortunately, there are many web accessibility tools out there to improve the user experience of those with various disabilities. These include screen readers, color contrast adjusters, voice input tools, on-screen keyboards, text magnification tools, and more. We have highlighted a few free, open-source web accessibility tools below. If you need help finding a certain type of web accessibility tool to accommodate your needs, please reach out to BU Disability & Access Services at access@bu.edu.
Not only do inaccessible websites exclude certain populations, but they may face legal consequences. There are several free accessibility evaluation tools to help creators flag and fix potentially inaccessible content. A few of these tools include:
Automatic Captioning Services
Automatic captioning services allow video creators to save a significant amount of time and effort, while still making their content accessible with captions. There are several free versions of these tools and many are fairly easy to use. Some editing will still be required by the user, but they are a great place to start. A few platforms that have this service include: