As more and more resources and tools move online it is important that the web is accessible. There are a number of global standards and advisory committees that are working on making this happen.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
The WCAG is one of the most widely-accepted international standards for accessibility.
Read more about the Web Accessibility Initiative and the WCAG.
FCC Video Programming Accessibility Advisory Committee (VPAAC)
Created by the FCC to develop recommendations for increasing accessibility to video content in various forms
FCC Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC)
The purpose of the CAC is to make recommendations to the FCC regarding consumer issues, including accessibility.
Google Impact Challenge: Disabilities
Google has launched a global initiative called Google Impact Challenge: Disabilities. The program advances ideas and emerging technologies that increase independence and opportunity for people with disabilities.
Learn more about the Google Impact Challenge for Disabilities