UC Santa Barbara is dedicated to ensuring that our digital content and information technology are accessible to all, providing equal access to the university's knowledge, insights, and resources.
This guide defines a standardized process for verifying WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility across UCSB websites.
Upstream Developers – Verify templates, modules, and themes; run automated CI/CD tests and conduct assistive technology spot-checks.
Site Builders / Developers – Run site-level evaluation and configuration testing.
Content Editors – Validate accessible content, media, and documents before publishing.
Site Builders / Developers (Review Phase) – Confirm results, assist with remediation, and finalize accessibility verification.
Everyone has a role to play in making UC Santa Barbara's digital information more accessible.