Digital barriers
Learn about common barriers in websites, forms, files, videos, emails and online systems.
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Digital Tools
Learn how digital accessibility affects websites, forms, files, online messages and everyday digital services. This module helps you identify common digital barriers and choose one practical improvement.
Why digital access matters
Digital access affects whether people can read information, complete forms, respond to communication, use files and take part in services online.
Small changes can make a big difference when they remove barriers in everyday digital systems.
What this module covers
Readable formats
Explore headings, spacing, contrast, file structure, meaningful links, captions, transcripts and alt text.
Practical tools
Use checklists and worksheets to review one digital touchpoint and choose one useful improvement.
Module pathway
Use the pages below to move through Module 3 at your own pace.
Next step
Save your digital improvement for Module 4 or your implementation planning.
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Key Module 3 resources
These resources support the content and activity pages.
Digital Accessibility Checklist
Checklist for reviewing websites, forms, files and online messages.
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Module 3: Digital Tools
Digital tools are things like websites, forms, files and online messages.
Digital access means people can use online information and tools.
What this module is about
This module is about digital access.
You will learn about things that can make digital tools hard to use.
Digital barriers
A digital barrier can make it hard to read, use, complete or understand something online.
Examples include confusing forms, missing captions, missing alt text or image-only PDFs.
One practical improvement
You will choose one digital thing to review.
You will choose one practical change that could help.
You can ask for support
You can ask for this information in another format.
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Ready to begin?
Start with the overview, then move to the content page when you are ready.