Our Commitment to Accessibility and Inclusive Education
McGraw Hill is deeply committed to fostering accessibility and inclusion in education by ensuring equitable access for all learners. As part of this commitment, we continuously enhance our platforms, tools, and content to meet the latest accessibility standards, including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 level AA.
We are committed to developing, implementing, and enforcing accessibility standards for the benefit of all of our Canadian customers as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) in accordance with the stated timelines.
Our Approach
Our Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs), also known as Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs), provide detailed insights into product accessibility, alongside companion documents that outline workarounds and future remediation plans. These resources reflect our dedication to creating inclusive learning experiences for all users.
How We Do It
To align with current best practices and continuously improve the accessibility of our products, our internal product teams regularly engage with external experts and solicit user feedback.
From planning and research to employee training and product development, we ensure that our employees and partners have the interests of all learners in mind when we bring new educational content and technologies to market.
We Partner with You
We partner with administrators, instructors, and accessibility specialists to create a meaningful and engaging learning experience for all students.
And we don’t stop there – we also engage with advocacy organizations and user groups that are committed to accessibility.
We are a participating publisher in AERO (Alternate Education Resources Ontario) – a web-based digital repository operated by the Ministry of Education in partnership with the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities – which works directly with both the Boards of Education and the Accessibility Offices in post-secondary institutes along with publishers of educational material.
We are a proud Employer Partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI). www.ccdi.ca
We collaborate with the Book Industry Study Group, Software & Information Industry Association, and the IMS Global Learning Consortium; we also engage with organizations such as The Center for Accessible Media at WGBH (NCAM) and the National Federation of the Blind.
McGraw Hill participates in the AccessText Network. ATN members may submit requests for US and Canadian product through the ATN.
"Accessibility, especially in the classroom, means so much to me because of the opportunities it creates. Proper digital accessibility can make the difference between a student feeling welcomed into the classroom or feeling frustrated by barriers."
Jeremy Schmidt
Senior Accessibility Tester
Accessibility Support: We’re Here for You
We make it easy to request digital files in alternative formats to accommodate every learner – at no cost to you.
Supporting Documentation
Because of our commitment to aligning our digital solutions to WCAG 2.2 AA criteria, we offer supporting documentation and materials to assist you. We have a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) for our digital platforms, regularly updated Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) to show iterative improvements, a cross-product rubric, and an accessibility multi-year plan. You can request any of these materials from your Account Manager or email us at:
accessibilitycanada@mheducation.com