Designing for Accessibility
ArcGIS Hub
Design your ArcGIS Hub or ArcGIS Enterprise Sites with accessibility in mind.
Accessibility Resources
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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Web Accessibility best practices for Survey123
ArcGIS Survey123
Learn the basic guidelines and best practices for creating accessible surveys with ArcGIS Survey123.Go to the blog -
Enhance web app accessibility with Instant Apps
ArcGIS Instant Apps
Learn how to create accessibility instantly with guidance on implementing web app templates from ArcGIS Instant Apps.Go to the blog -
Getting started with accessible storytelling
ArcGIS StoryMaps
Learn how to tell accessible stories in ArcGIS StoryMaps, with considerations for color, typography, structure, media, and cartography.Go to the story -
Working with Enhanced Contrast basemaps
Living Atlas
Start using the Enhanced Contrast basemaps from the Living Atlas team to improve contrast and general accessibility in maps.Go to the blog -
How Minnesota is Making Maps Accessible
Accessibility
Read how the State of Minnesota ramped up their digital accessibility efforts to make better and more accessible maps.Go to the blog -
Creating Accessible PDFs in ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS Pro
Learn how to create accessible PDFs in ArcGIS Pro, a feature which is now available in the latest 2021 Q2 release.Go to the blog -
Your home page, now in color
ArcGIS Online
Select from a palette of preset color themes with the April 2021 update of ArcGIS Online.Go to the blog -
Build accessible apps with JS Maps SDK and Calcite
ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript
Learn how to make your web app accessible with these examples using the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript and Calcite Design System.Go to the blog -
Better color blindness accessibility in ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS Pro
Understand how to test your maps in ArcGIS Pro to ensure they can be accessible to all users, including those with color vision deficiency.Go to the blog -
Building an accessible theme
StoryMaps
Learn how to build an accessible theme in StoryMaps with good color contrast, proper structure, labeled media and clear typography.Go to the story -
Mapping with Accessibility: 8 key hacks
Accessibility
Read about 8 different ways you can improve accessibility in mapping from the team at Esri UK.Go to the blog -
Writing accessible story map content
ArcGIS StoryMaps
Discover tips and suggestions to help understand accessibility and ArcGIS StoryMaps.Go to the blog -
Make GIS web applications accessible and branded
Accessibility
Learn to improve web accessibility from Esri Canada through the process of styling an example application that is both accessible and branded.Go to the blog -
Neurodiversity in the GIS Workplace
ArcNews
Explore suggested measures to integrate inclusive practices and create technical solutions to support neurodiversity in the GIS workplace.Go to the blog
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Esri Accessibility videos and presentations
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Enhance Web App Accessibility with Instant Apps
ArcGIS Instant Apps
Learn how to use existing Instant Apps templates and features to enhance the accessibility of your web apps for more inclusive mapping.Play the video -
Web Accessibility Best Practices Webinar
This webinar introduces the basics of web accessibility for GIS professionals and will show how to incorporate accessibility into daily work.Play the video -
Accessibility: An Overview
Accessibility
Attend this on-demand workshop to learn more about accessibility essentials and testing best practices using WCAG and Section 508 criteria.Play the video -
Accessibility testing: The ArcGIS Online approach
ArcGIS Online
Learn about testing for accessibility in web apps as well as introduced to tools to ensure you are developing an inclusive experience.Play the video -
Accessible Web Apps: ARIA, WCAG and 508
ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript
Learn the basics of web accessibility implementation from a developers perspective using the ArcGIS API for JavaScript.Play the video -
Accessibility and ArcGIS
ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro
Explore features across several ArcGIS products to understand how to better implement accessibility in web, desktop, and mobile software.Play the video
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Additional accessibility resources
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Accessibility in ArcGIS Pro
Tips on using ArcGIS Pro with a keyboard and employing the offline help system, as well as information about visual modes of operation.Learn more -
WebAIM Contrast Checker
This page features a color and contrast checker provided by WebAIM.Learn more -
MNIT Map Accessibility
This page offers tips and suggestions about accessible map design for static and interactive maps from Minnesota IT Services (MNIT).Learn more -
ITI VPAT Editions
ITI VPAT is the leading global reporting format for ICT products and services with accessibility features.Learn more
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Our community
Visit the Esri Community for Accessibility board to find frequently asked accessibility questions, documents, and blogs.
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.
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Esri Legal
Statement of Esri's commitment to accessibility for our US and international customers
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Contact Esri Accessibility
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