Built so everyone can take part
A whiteboard only works if every person in the room can use it. Here’s what TrestleBoards does today, what we’re still improving, and how to get help if something gets in your way.
Working toward WCAG 2.1 Level AA
We’re designing TrestleBoards and this website to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. That’s the standard used for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including the U.S. Department of Justice’s Title II rule for state and local government websites, and for Section 508.
Where we are today
TrestleSuite is in development, and TrestleBoards hasn’t had an independent accessibility audit yet. We test as we build and fix problems as we find them. Organizations that need an Accessibility Conformance Report (VPAT) can contact us.
Accessibility features on every board
List view
Every item on a page as a simple, readable list that works with screen readers and the keyboard, so nobody has to find notes by looking at the board.
Keyboard support
Move a selected item with the arrow keys, remove it with Delete, and step out with Escape. Tools and buttons have text labels for screen readers.
Readable notes
Twelve soft note colors chosen so dark text stays easy to read, with text size, bold and alignment controls.
More than color
Stars, reactions and results show counts and labels, not just color, so they make sense to everyone.
Works on any device
Runs in a web browser on laptops, Chromebooks, tablets and phones, with nothing to download or install.
Calmer pages
This website respects your device’s “reduce motion” setting.
What we’re still improving
We’d rather tell you now than have you find out in the middle of a session.
- Freehand pen drawings and pictures don’t have text descriptions yet. When a drawing or picture matters, add a note that describes it.
- Arranging items on the board works best with a mouse, touch or the arrow keys. List view is the easiest way to read a busy board.
- Editing Word, Excel and PowerPoint files on the board covers words, cells and slide text, not every formatting option.
- Marks drawn on a PDF (pen, highlight, white-out) don’t have text descriptions. The PDF’s own words stay readable by screen readers, and form fields can be filled in from a simple list.
- Not every change other people make is announced to screen readers yet.
Designed for every participant
Access isn’t only about disability. It’s also about cost, devices, privacy and feeling welcome.
No account, no email needed
Guests join from a link, so people without an email address or who can’t create accounts can still take part.
Take part safely
Guests appear as an anonymous animal, like Anonymous Otter, so people can share ideas without being singled out.
Free and light
Free while TrestleSuite is in development, and designed to work on ordinary school and home internet connections.
Any language
Boards accept text in any language and script, so groups can work in the languages they use.
Respectful spaces
Rude words are hidden, each group can add its own words to hold for review, and anyone can report a note.
Your context, your content
Templates and examples are starting points. Adapt the words, examples and activities to fit the culture, community and needs of your group.
Found a barrier?
Tell us what happened, the device and browser you used, and any assistive technology. We’ll help you get what you need, including the content in another format, and use what you tell us to fix it.
Email: info@trestlesuite.com. Last reviewed September 28, 2026.