Creating Accessible Onboarding Materials

Guidelines and practical steps to ensure onboarding materials are accessible to every employee, with emphasis on readability, navigation, and inclusive content.
Creating Accessible Onboarding Materials
Guidelines and practical steps to ensure onboarding materials are accessible to every employee, with emphasis on readability, navigation, and inclusive content.

Accessibility Principles

Onboarding should be accessible to all employees, including those with disabilities, language learners, or different tech access. Apply basics such as WCAG guidelines, alt text, captions, and transcripts.

Media and Documents

  • Clear typography and layouts
  • High color contrast
  • Keyboard navigability
  • Alt text for images

Inclusive Communications

Use plain language, avoid stereotypes, and feature diverse representation in visuals and scenarios.

Practical Checklist

Provide a quick checklist to review onboarding materials for accessibility before launch.