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STEM Accessibility Guidance

Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) content is one of the most challenging types of content as far as accessibility is concerned. Please refer to the Content and Digital Design Playbook for more detailed information.

In addition, check out these resources for writing alternative text (alt text) for STEM images:

  • Understanding image types 
  • General alt text guidelines
  • Science alt text guidance
  • Math alt text guidance

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