“” Smore Accessibility for Families, Admins, and Educators
WCAG 2.1 AA COMPLIANT

Accessible

Smore meets WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility guidelines.

family engagement

Smore is accessible for both newsletter creators and readers. Empower everyone to create newsletters. Ensure every family can read them.

Smore mascot using a laptop.
Easy-to-see colors

Every color combination meets accessibility standards for contrast so texts and links are always clear.

Font sizes for everyone

Readers can choose between small, medium, or large text without affecting the newsletter layout.

Alt text for every image

Add image descriptions in just a few clicks, so screen readers don’t miss a thing.

Keyboard navigation

Keyboard navigation makes it easy for readers with mobility challenges to interact with your newsletters.

Accessible newsletters for
schools and districts

Stay compliant with state and federal law

Empower anyone in your
district to create

  • Support staff using screen readers like VoiceOver and Narrator with a newsletter creation tool that works seamlessly
  • Make creating newsletters easy for staff members using keyboard-only navigation
  • Enforce a clear heading structure that works with assistive technologies with no manual effort required

Reach every family in your school community

  • Ensure every newsletter is readable and navigable for all families
  • Allow readers to create their own viewing experience with adjustable font sizes, high-contrast mode, and alt-text for images
  • Deliver newsletters with a clear heading structure that works with assistive technologies while making content easier to parse

FAQs

Is Smore compliant with accessibility standards like WCAG or ADA?

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Do staff members need to turn on accessibility features manually?

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Can staff members who use assistive technologies create newsletters in Smore?

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How does accessibility help us reach more families?

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