Using Free Tools:

TCSG/GOLD announced that the use of free tools and software to create or measure the accessibility of content is discouraged. Any tools or software that does not pass TCSG policy requirements and have not been vetted by TCSG SecOps cannot be used.  This is especially important as we are reviewing, editing, and creating documents for accessibility requirements. GOLD recommends using enterprise application checkers through Microsoft, Adobe, Blackboard and the only free tool approved by the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) is WebAIM: Color Contrast Checker. No other tools have been approved for use, including, PAVE, Claude, or the other checkers provided by WebAIM.  


Accessibility Resources for ATC Staff and Faculty:

State of Georgia Accessibility Checklist at digital.georgia.gov


Resources provided by Meredith Muse during her TCSG presentation FixFest: Accessibility Unlocked



Below are links to TCSG/GOLD Accessibility Posts


Below are links to software company documentation on creating accessible documents.



Do you already have a document and you want to check accessibility? These checkers may come in handy.



Recorded webinars from the TCSG/GOLD division are available on their training website. Use the keyword Accessibility in the search field.


Gwinnett Technical College is offering a 2026 spring training series featuring weekly sessions focused on accessibility. These virtual WebEx webinars will cover a wide range of accessibility-related topics. Each week’s session will be offered twice: Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. Use this link to Gwinnett Technical College's registration page for upcoming sessions. 


A recording of each week's session will be emailed to all registered participants.  If you missed a presentation, links to the recordings are listed below.