Stay informed about accessible technology

Whether you are creating, managing, or analyzing data, your projects are important to us. We want to ensure that you are equipped with appropriate resources to understand and improve your accessibility. Read the articles and blogs about various accessibility topics and ArcGIS products. View presentations and videos ranging from the basics to advanced accessibility topics. Esri innovation in products and services is directly inspired by our customers, so we encourage you to connect with us about accessibility by emailing EsriAccessibility@esri.com or submitting a contact form at the bottom of this page.

Esri Accessibility articles and blogs

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Esri Accessibility videos and presentations

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    Accessible Web Mapping Apps: ARIA, WCAG, and more

    ArcGIS Apps

    Learn the basics of web accessibility and implementation using the ArcGIS API for JavaScript from a developer's perspective.
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    Adding Alternative Text in ArcGIS StoryMaps

    ArcGIS StoryMaps

    Adding alternative text to your photos, videos, maps, and embedded web content is an essential part of creating accessible stories.
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    DIY Accessibility

    ArcGIS Apps

    Learn how to evaluate, test, and design products that are accessible for those with disabilities and discover strategies for getting started.
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    Improving Accessibility for ArcGIS Online Web Apps

    ArcGIS Online and Web Apps

    Learn about tips and tools to improve accessibility with your web apps hosted on ArcGIS Online without needing to write code.
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    Web Accessibility Best Practices

    ArcGIS Online and Web Apps

    Learn about web accessibility basics, and an overview of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), standards for Section 508 compliance.
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Additional accessibility resources

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Our community

Visit the Esri Community for Accessibility board to find frequently asked accessibility questions, documents, and blogs.

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Accessibility standards and guidelines

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Notice – Esri is providing these hyperlinks as a convenience to Esri end users for the sole purpose of assisting them. Esri has not verified the contents of these websites.

Find out more about accessibility at Esri

Esri Legal

Statement of Esri's commitment to accessibility for our US and international customers

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ArcGIS Developers

A complete mapping and analytics platform for developers

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ArcGIS Accessibility Blogs

Check in on the latest ArcGIS topics and trends for accessibility in mapping and GIS

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Contact Esri Accessibility

Please share your information and send questions or comments to Esri Accessibility. We look forward to communicating with you.