Web Accessibility Checklist for Schools

Not sure where to start with digital accessibility? This free checklist set from the LTC breaks a WCAG 2.1 review into short yes-or-no questions that teachers, communications staff, and technology teams can use on the content they create and share every day.

Choose the checklist that matches what you’re reviewing:

• Web content: school and district web pages, LMS content, announcements, and online articles. Checks color contrast, alt text, heading order, keyboard navigation, and link wording.
• Multimedia: instructional videos, recorded announcements, read-alouds, and narrated presentations. Checks captions, audio clarity, transcripts, and readable on-screen text.
• Documents: PDFs, Word files, slide decks, worksheets, and newsletters. Checks selectable text, heading structure, table labels, and image descriptions.
• Interactive tools: forms, quizzes, surveys, learning activities, and vendor platforms. Checks keyboard access, form labels, error messages, contrast, and phone and tablet use.

Use it to spot-check materials before they’re posted, or as a starting point for a broader accessibility audit. It isn’t a complete list of accessibility requirements, but it covers the barriers students, families, and staff run into most often.

The ADA Title II rule makes WCAG 2.1 Level AA the standard for public schools’ websites and online content. Read our legislative brief on what the rule requires →