Web Accessibility Resources

The Best Free Accessibility Tools, Checklists & Training for 2025 (Updated Monthly)

Last updated: July 10, 2025

These Web accessibility resources are perfect for developers, designers, and anyone trying to fix common WCAG issues. Everything here is built to make your accessibility work easier: tools, downloads, tips, and templates.

Everything here is handpicked and regularly updated to save you time and guesswork.

Top Web Accessibility Testing Tools

These tools help you find and fix common accessibility issues fast and right in your browser.

• WAVE by WebAIM: Scan live web pages for missing alt text, contrast issues, broken headings, and more. Ideal for devs and content folks.
  
• axe DevTools Extension
  A browser-based testing tool with clear WCAG tags and helpful explanations.

• ARC Toolkit for Chrome
  Runs inside Chrome DevTools and gives you deeper access to raw issue data using ARC’s rule engine.

• Google Lighthouse
  Checks accessibility (and performance) on any page, even password-protected ones.

• LERA Chrome Extension
  Free and fully automated. Scans for WCAG 2.1 violations and gives repair suggestions in plain English.

• Accessible Colour Contrast Checker
  Test colour combos for proper contrast ratios. Great for branding teams and designers.

Screen Reader Testing Tools

If you’re testing for blind or low-vision users, these tools are your go-to:

• VoiceOver for Mac
  Built-in screen reader. Practice navigating with only your keyboard.

• NVDA for Windows
  Free and widely used by the blind community. Download it to simulate real-world usage.

• JAWS (Paid)
  One of the most common screen readers used in enterprise and education.

Free Web Accessibility Downloads

Who doesn’t love freebies? These are great for sharing with your team or using as reference docs.

• My Free Guide: Web Accessibility Basics (Free when you subscribe)
  A beginner-friendly ebook breaking down what accessibility is, why it matters, and what to fix first.
  
• Accessibility Cheatsheet (PDF)
  Quick-reference guide with WCAG summaries and real-world examples.

• Agile Accessibility Handbook by Dylan Barrell
  Free download covering how to build accessibility into your agile workflows.

• Giving a Damn About Accessibility (PDF)
  A brutally honest and useful handbook for designers who want to do better.

Accessibility Checklists & How-To Guides

These are the must-visit websites and resources that I find invaluable. Bookmark these bad boys for quick access!

• W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
  Official site with trusted guidelines, tutorials, and policy links.

• The WCAG Guidelines
  The full Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (2.2) straight from the source.

• The A11Y Project Resource Library
  A goldmine of tools, articles, and tips—all organized by topic.

• Nielsen Norman Group’s Accessibility Articles
  Research-backed tips, UX advice, and examples that make accessibility practical.

• Accessibility Tips for UX/UI Designers
  A bite-sized intro to inclusive design practices for visual creatives.

Binge-Worthy Accessibility Videos

Learn while you relax. These are great for teams or solo deep dives.

• Intro to Accessibility and Inclusive Design
  Why accessibility isn’t just about legal checkboxes—and how inclusive design works.

• Inclusive Design Patterns for 2025
  A deep 3-hour dive into accessible design patterns, common mistakes, and creative fixes.

Free Accessibility Training & Courses

Build your skills with these free learning platforms.

• Google’s Web.Dev Accessibility Course
  Self-paced modules on everything from keyboard nav to semantic markup.

• Accessible Social
  Tips for writing alt text, using camel case, and making social media accessible.

Books Worth Reading

Want to dig deeper? These titles mix theory, lived experience, and design thinking:

• Against Technoableism by Ashley Shew

• Agile Accessibility Handbook by Dylan Barrell

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