At the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL), we are committed to ensuring that our digital content and technology are accessible to all users, including people with disabilities. In alignment with Louisiana PPM 74, our websites and digital services follow recognized standards to provide equal access for everyone.
What is Web Accessibility?
Web accessibility means designing and developing websites, digital documents, and online tools so that they can be used by people with a range of abilities. This includes individuals who use screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, voice recognition software, or other assistive technologies.
Our Commitment
We strive to meet or exceed the accessibility requires outlined in Louisiana PPM 74, which adopts the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards. Our ongoing efforts include:
- Regular accessibility audits and testing
- Remediating existing content that may not meet standards
- Providing training for content creators and developers
- Ensuring accessibility is built into our design, procurement, and publishing workflows
Need Help or Found an Isssue?
If you are experiencing difficulty accessing content or services on our website, or if you have suggestions to improve accessibility, please contact us:
Website Accessibility Coordinator
- Justin Lemoine, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Office of Cultural Development
- jlemoine@crt.la.gov
- (225) 342-8037
We will respond to your inquiry and work to provide the information or service you need in an accessible format.
Accessibility Standards We Follow
- WCAG 2.2 Level AA: Internationally recognized guidelines for making digital content more accessible
- Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act: Federal requirement for accessible electronic and information technology
- Louisiana PPM 74: State policy that ensures all publicly available electronic content is accessible to individuals with disabilities
Resources and Training
For staff, developers and vendors working with us, we offer the following resources to support accessible content creation:
Page Structure
Logical Reading Order
Learn about what can happen when web pages don’t follow a logical reading order for people who rely on keyboard navigation and screen readers.
Heading Structure
Learn how to use heading structure on a web page so everyone can navigate your content with ease.
Tables
Learn how to format table content to ensure everyone can understand your data.
How Page Structure Affects Screen Readers
View the videos below to understand how following best practices with headings and tags can improve user experience.
Hyperlinks
General Link Overview
Information about links: how they are used in navigation, labeling concerns, and distinguishing them from surrounding text.
Why Clear Link Text Matters
Watch a series of tips and guidelines to ensure usable and accessible links in your documents, webpages, or e-learning.
Mastering the art of accessible link text ensures that everyone, regardless of ability, can easily find and use the information they need.
Use of ARIA Lables
Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) is a set of roles and attributes that define ways to make web content and web applications (especially those developed with JavaScript) more accessible to people with disabilities.
Additional Link Resources
Images, Video, and Audio Media
Images
Learn about alternative text and why it is important for people who cannot see photographs and graphic images.
Resources on how to add alt text:
Video and Audio
- Learn the basics of how to make accessible audio and video media.
- Understand the difference between audio-only, video-only, and synchronized media and how to make each accessible.
- Learn what counts as “success” when captioning your videos – and how to avoid epic (and embarrassing) gaffes.
Documents
Microsoft Word Documents
PDFs
Presentations
Spreadsheets
Color and Contrast
Color and Accessibility
Watch a video detailing the types of vision impairments and how to create content that is accessible for all.
Use of Color Alone to Convey Information
Watch a video explaining what to think about when using color to convey information.
Color Contrast
Learn how to check for sufficient color contrast and why it’s important.
Social Media Posts
Third-party Content
Some content on our website may come from external providers. We encourage vendors to follow accessibility best practices and may request documentation of compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA as part of our procurement process.
Online Content Disclaimer
As a good faith effort, webpages with links to documents or assets in remediation may include an additional disclaimer acknowledging potential issues.
Potential Issues Due to Content Type
Some materials on this page may not fully meet current accessibility standards. If you need assistance accessing any of the content, or would like to request an alternate format, please contact CODOFIL’s Website Accessibility Coordinator.
Known Issues in Remediation
We are currently reviewing the resources on this page and are working toward improved accessibility. If you need assistance accessing any of the content, please contact CODOFIL’s Website Accessibility Coordinator.