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Tools and Tips for Digital Accessibility

It’s no secret that the digital and remote tools can help reach make our art form more accessible – whether we’re talking remote work, digital and hybrid performances, or key skills around online promotion. Check out the resources roundup below to find some of our favourite starting places on all things digital accessibility, to help reach new audiences and make your art more inclusive!

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Closeup of a microphone in front of blurred lights

Access Guide: Online Music Events

The Access Guide: Online Music Events is a resource providing quick solutions on how to break down online barriers for Deaf and disabled audiences.

Resource by: Attitude is Everything

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Closeup of hands in compression gloves typing on a laptop. Credit: Disabled and Here

Access Starts Online

Access Starts Online features guides and templates that make it easy to provide access information on your website.

Note: these guides were published in 2016, so pandemic considerations aren’t included and some contact info may be out of date.

Resource by: Attitude is Everything

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Being Hybrid

Being Hybrid is an easy guide to hybrid events, created to support time-poor and resource-poor organisations. It covers everything from the benefits of going hybrid, to make hybrid events happen with limited technology.

Resource by: Criptic Arts

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Blue-tinted overhead view of headphones on top of a laptop keyboard
Blue-tinted overhead view of headphones on top of a laptop keyboard.

Comparison of Remote Music Performance Software

This comprehensive chart includes a wide variety of software options aimed at making remote, synchronous musical collaborations possible. Many aim to solve or reduce common problems such as audio latency.

Resource by: Wikipedia

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Three Black and disabled friends taking a selfie. Credit: Disabled and Here

Creating Your Digital Identity

Creating Your Digital Identity is a resource for artists looking to improve their online presence. It covers everything from marketing plans to social media to accessibility tips.

Resource by: Shape Arts

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Closeup of a laptop keyboard seen from above on a dark table.

Digital Accessibility Quick Start Guide

The Digital Accessibility Quick Start Guide is a great compendium of resources for creating documents, websites and multimedia content. Perfect for everyone from developers to content creators – or artists who have to do a bit of everything!

Resource by: Harvard University

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South Asian woman recording with headphones and a studio microphone
South Asian woman singing with headphones and studio microphone.

DIY At-Home Recording

DIY At-Home Recording is a guide to setting up a simple recording space, whether for music or podcasts. While aimed at home users, it is widely applicable for many beginners and smaller scale initiatives that may benefit from audio recording.

Resource by: University of Tennessee Chattanooga

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A video camera films a stage lit up in blue light.

How to Produce a Livestream Event

This series of guides from HowlRound Theatre Commons provides information on how to produce livestream events, while prioritizing accessibility, inclusion, and low carbon practices. Additional livestream tips can be found in this guide for HowlRound Theatre Commons TV.

Resource by: HowlRound Theatre Commons

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A video camera films a stage lit in blue light
A video camera films a stage lit up in blue light.

Pivoting to Digital: Theatre Edition

Pivoting to Digital: Theatre Edition is a recorded webinar from February 2022 tackling the creative solutions and challenges arising in the digital theatre space. Additional resources include a sample artist contract and letter of agreement.

Resource by: PLEO, GVPTA & PuSh Festival

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A Black man raises a hand towards a glowing social media “like” symbol.

Social Media Accessibility

This Social Media Accessibility resource from Queen’s University covers common accessibility issues and solutions for Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and YouTube.

Resource by: Queen’s University

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A bunch of yellow post-it notes have hashtags drawn on them.

Social Media Accessibility: Inclusive Design Tips

This Social Media Accessibility resource features a great roundup of tips, tricks, and best practices for social media – and explains why it matters!

Resource by: Hootsuite

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Bold black text reads Accessibility Guidelines, against a light green background with a faint print
Black text reads Accessibility Guidelines, against a light green print background.

Vox Accessibility Guidelines

The Vox Accessibility Guidelines include an interactive checklist of digital accessibility considerations, for everyone from designers to engineers to project managers.

Resource by: Vox Media

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A Black person with short, thick hair and prescription glasses sits at an organized workstation, using a magnification app to navigate a webpage. Their posture is proper and relaxed. On the desk: a computer, a mouse, a large desk lamp and a small notebook. By Sherm for Disabled And Here
Art of a Black person with glasses using an online magnification app. Credit: Sherm, Disabled and Here

Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools List

The Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools List features a filterable assortment of software programs and online services to help you determine if web content meets accessibility guidelines.

Resource by: W3C Web Accessibility Initiative

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An Asian person wearing a black t-shirt is signing in ASL
An East Asian person wearing a black t-shirt signs in ASL in front of a white wall.

Zoom Tutorial for ASL Interpreters

The Zoom Tutorial for ASL Interpreters is a quick video tutorial on YouTube, for all the ASL Interpreters figuring out how to provide access for online events.

Resource by: Samantha Ettlin

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Last updated October 12, 2026
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