Resource guide
Cognitive Accessibility Guide
A practical, bite-sized learning path to understand and apply cognitive accessibility in your digital experiences.
By Calling All Minds·Last updated April 2026
This guide is broken into four focused modules. Each module takes 10–20 minutes to read and covers a distinct part of cognitive accessibility. Start with Foundations, move through the patterns, explore workplace applications, and finish with a practical 90-day action plan.
01
Foundations
Start here to understand what COGA is, who it helps, and the eight design goals that matter most.
02
Design Patterns
Three practical patterns that reduce friction: clear content, focus and memory support, and accessible forms.
03
Workplace & Delivery
Apply COGA thinking to internal systems, staff tools, and service design. Learn the common mistakes to avoid.
04
Implementation
A practical 90-day plan, a ready-to-use checklist, and resources to help your team move from understanding to doing.
How to use this guide
Start with Foundations — Understand what COGA is and why it matters. This takes 10–15 minutes.
Move to Design Patterns — Learn three practical patterns you can apply immediately to your work. This takes 15–20 minutes.
Explore Workplace & Delivery — See how COGA applies beyond websites and learn common mistakes to avoid. This takes 10–15 minutes.
Finish with Implementation — Get a 90-day action plan, a ready-to-use checklist, and resources for your team. This takes 10–15 minutes.
Total time: About 1 hour to complete all four modules. You can return to any module at any time.