Which accessibility guide should I read first?
Start with the guide that matches your role. Designers should read Accessibility for Designers, front end developers and CMS implementers Accessibility for Developers, and anyone producing Word or PDF files the Document Accessibility Guide. If you are bidding for or delivering government work, read the WCAG 2.2 supplier checklist and the 2026 readiness guide. If you are not sure which rules apply to you at all, start with Accessibility Standards.
7 guides and references
Accessibility guides and checklists
Reading led resources you can work through at your own pace. Role based guides for designers and developers, document guidance for content authors, procurement checklists for government suppliers, and a plain English map of the standards and laws that apply.
Accessibility Standards
The global top 10 accessibility standards and laws, filterable by region, and how WCAG 2.2 underpins almost all of them.
Explore accessibility standards →GuideDocument Accessibility Guide
Practical guidance for creating accessible documents with proper structure, headings, alternative text and reading order.
Read the document accessibility guide →Accessibility for Designers: 10 Barriers
The 10 most common reasons graphic designers, UI specialists and service designers deprioritise accessibility, with the evidence behind each one.
Read the designer guide →Accessibility for Developers: 10 Barriers
The 10 most common reasons front end developers and CMS implementers skip accessibility, including frameworks, automated testing and the ARIA trap.
Read the developer guide →WCAG 2.2 Compliance Checklist for Government Suppliers
What suppliers need to evidence to meet WCAG 2.2 AA for Australian government procurement, and what evaluation teams look for.
Read the supplier checklist →Preparing for 2026 Government Accessibility Requirements
A readiness guide for agencies and suppliers: the standards that apply, what to check first, and how to reach sustained WCAG 2.2 AA.
Read the readiness guide →ReferenceAccessible Online: Learn the Basics
Resources for learning digital accessibility fundamentals and best practice in plain language.
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