The A11Y Project
The A11Y Project is a community-driven effort to make digital accessibility easier.
About The A11Y Project
The A11Y Project is a community-driven effort focused on making digital accessibility easier to understand and implement. It provides a checklist for conducting accessibility audits referenced against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), covering level A and AA concerns. The site also offers educational content including workshops and videos on accessibility principles and effective patterns, from design through deployment.
The project curates a collection of resources such as tools, books, videos, podcasts, and newsletters related to accessibility. It also features a community section profiling researchers, designers, and other contributors working at the intersection of accessibility and technology.
The project is built with Eleventy and hosted on Netlify and GitHub, and it accepts sponsorship through Open Collective. It is aimed at developers, designers, and others working to build or audit accessible digital products.
Key features
- Community-maintained accessibility checklist based on WCAG level A and AA criteria
- Curated directory of accessibility tools, books, videos, podcasts, and newsletters
- Community spotlight profiling accessibility practitioners and researchers
- Educational posts and myth-busting content on web accessibility
- Open source contribution via GitHub with good-first-issue labels
Frequently asked questions
Is The A11Y Project free to use?
Yes, it is a free, community-driven resource funded through sponsorship and Open Collective.
Who is The A11Y Project for?
It is aimed at developers, designers, and anyone wanting to learn about and improve digital accessibility.
Can I contribute to the project?
Yes, it is open source on GitHub with contributing guidelines, a content style guide, and good-first-issue labels for newcomers.
What standard does the accessibility checklist follow?
The checklist is based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), covering many level A and AA concerns.
What kind of resources does the site provide?
It offers tools, books, videos, podcasts, and newsletters related to accessibility, along with educational posts and workshops.
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