Getting help : Request help If you have encountered a disability-related IT barrier, please reach out. Request help What we do The Digital Accessibility program helps ensure that the University's information communication technologies and the information they provide are accessible to people with disabilities. Our goal is to make digital accessibility a shared responsibility and common practice, so all can thrive. We do it by guiding decisions and directly supporting units and colleagues who are responsible for technologies and digital information used for teaching and learning, research, administrative activities, and engagement. We provide: Accessibility testing Training Tools Consultation Outreach If you encounter a disability-related IT accessibility blocker, please request assistance. Program highlights Updated University Policy on Digital Accessibility Academic and administrative units conducting core educational or administrative activities are required to align websites and other information technology with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA. Automated Accessibility Testing Is Available for University Websites DubBot is an automated website testing tool that checks the University's public-facing websites for accessibility, usability, and web governance issues. The tool helps website managers, developers, and content editors catch blockers that could prevent people with disabilities from accessing website content. Aira Is Available for Free on Campus Aira is a visual interpreting service for people who are blind or have low vision, or who have print disabilities. It is available on the central campus and remotely. Users download the Aira Explorer app to their mobile phone, and use it to contact a live agent who describes the visual field for them. The Aira… Getting started Take a class Learn how to improve digital information and experiences to ensure they are accessible to people with disabilities. Know the policies Building a website? Planning an event? Procuring software? Learn how to complete your task inclusively. Schedule a consult We accessibility test designs, websites, and digital platforms, and offer help with remediations. Become an ally We help staff prepare for professional certification in accessibility, and provide events to learn, share, and build our community of practice. Upcoming Classes & Events ISLAND Conference on Disability and STEM Thu, Sep 12, 2024, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Please join us for the 15th Annual ISLAND Conference on Disability and STEM. Attendance is offered both in-person or online.The conference showcases technical and methodological solutions on what is possible in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education for people with… ISLAND Conference on Disability and STEM Fri, Sep 13, 2024, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Please join us for the 15th Annual ISLAND Conference on Disability and STEM. Attendance is offered both in-person or online.The conference showcases technical and methodological solutions on what is possible in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education for people with… Inclusive Online Meetings and Events Tue, Sep 17, 2024, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Learn how to plan and present inclusive, disability-friendly meetings and events online. This course covers best practices, with a focus on Zoom. Learn how to ensure that attendees can fully participate, can engage with presented materials, and have less fatigue.To request disability-related accommodations, please contact accessibility… Accessible Heading Structure Wed, Sep 18, 2024, 11:30 am – 12:00 pm Did you know that heading styles (heading level 1, heading level 2, etc.) are more than a quick way to change how text appears on the screen? Headings provide structure is used by screen readers to help blind and print disabled people navigate websites and digital documents.Properly structured headings also aid in the overall readability… Social Media Accessibility Thu, Sep 19, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Maddy Pryor from the Office of Communications will lead this training on social media accessibility best practices. Learn some general guidelines for posting or resharing on different social media platforms. What’s the best alt text? How do I make hashtags accessible? What’s the difference between closed captions and open captions? This… Caption Editing Best Practices Wed, Sep 25, 2024, 11:30 am – 12:00 pm This class answers your questions about dealing with common issues in captioning quality, such as what to do when the speaker is inaudible, or uses offensive language. Learn how to address these, and to follow best practices to ensure your video's captions provide an equally effective experience for people with disabilities.Since this… View All Events
