Accessible Digital
Learning for Every Student
The European Accessibility Act and WCAG 2.2 apply to student portals, learning management systems, and digital course materials. Start with a free audit — no account required.
Common challenges in education
Educational institutions face a unique set of accessibility requirements — from screen-reader-compatible LMS interfaces to captioned lecture recordings and accessible PDF handouts.
- Student portal and VLE accessibility (keyboard navigation, screen reader support)
- LMS compliance — Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, and custom platforms
- PDF and document accessibility — course handouts, syllabi, reading lists
- Lecture recording and video accessibility — captions, transcripts, audio descriptions
- Neurodiverse learner support — readability, cognitive load, plain language
Higher education institutions providing digital services to students in the EU must comply with the European Accessibility Act from 28 June 2025.
Check your readiness — freeRecommended tools for education
Eight tools covering the full education accessibility audit workflow — from WCAG testing to document review and cognitive load checks.
WCAG 2.2 Audit Checklist
FreeWork through all 87 WCAG 2.2 success criteria. Ideal for auditing student portals, VLEs, and institutional websites.
Open tool →PDF Accessibility Checklist
ProVerify course handouts, syllabi, and reading materials meet WCAG PDF/UA requirements.
Open tool →Document Auditor
ProCheck Word and PDF documents for accessibility issues before publishing to your LMS.
Open tool →Readability Checker
FreeMeasure reading level and plain-language compliance. Essential for neurodiverse learner support.
Open tool →Cognitive Accessibility Checklist
FreeEvaluate cognitive load, plain language, error handling, and memory demands across learning interfaces.
Open tool →Focus Order Checker
FreeVerify keyboard navigation order through forms, menus, and interactive learning content.
Open tool →Video & Media Checklist
FreeCheck lecture recordings, embedded videos, and podcasts for captions, transcripts, and audio descriptions.
Open tool →Heading Structure Analyser
FreeInspect H1–H6 hierarchy on any institutional web page. Flags skipped levels and missing headings.
Open tool →Pro tools for institutional compliance
Generate audit-ready documentation, compliance reports, and accessibility statements for your institution. Pro accounts support batch auditing across multiple pages and portals.
Reference and legislation
WCAG 2.2 Standards
The 87 technical success criteria your student portals and digital content must meet.
EAA Law Tracker
Penalties, authorities, and deadlines for all 27 EU member states — including higher education obligations.
EN 301 549
The harmonised EU standard covering web, software, documents, and hardware used in education.