Accessibility
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With updated ADA Title II requirements approaching, JSTOR is advancing accessibility across both its research platform and the tools stewards use to manage collections. Launched in April 2025, JSTOR Stewardship was built to align with current accessibility standards from the ground up.
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With upcoming ADA Title II requirements taking effect in April 2026, institutions are closely evaluating how well their digital resources support access for everyone. At JSTOR, accessibility is an ongoing commitment, supported by new on-demand remediation tools to help ensure users can access the content they need, when they need it.
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Learn how JSTOR designs for accessibility, meets WCAG standards, supports assistive technologies, and provides accommodations—advancing equitable access to scholarship for all users.
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JSTOR Seeklight now generates transcripts for handwritten, typed, and mixed-media materials—enhancing accessibility, discoverability, and research impact for digital collections.
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JSTOR Seeklight now generates transcripts for typed and handwritten items, making every word searchable and accessible while keeping editors in control. Available now for Tier 3 participants.
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Discover how secondary school teacher Madeleine Champagnie integrates JSTOR’s research tool into her English classroom to make scholarly research more accessible, inclusive, and efficient.
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ITHAKA is committed to fostering inclusivity and accessibility, aligning with the European Accessibility Act (EAA) to enhance access for individuals with disabilities. Learn about the EAA and its impact on digital accessibility standards for a range of products and services in the EU.
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JSTOR has introduced an enhanced PDF viewer for journals and primary source text content. This viewer is designed to optimize the reading experience and improve user satisfaction. Explore the new viewer for an enhanced and user-friendly experience on the JSTOR platform.
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ASPIRE, the first verification service for accessibility statements in the publishing industry, has awarded JSTOR a perfect 100% score. JSTOR is now ranked as one […]
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What lessons did we learn in making JSTOR accessible to people with disabilities? And what challenges now lie in making Artstor, a resource steeped in visual […]
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