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Approaching University-wide Accessibility in a Decentralized Environment

Presenters Lori Packer — University of Rochester Philip Sennett — University of Rochester Brian Harrington — University of Rochester Description When the decentralized University of Rochester recently the Web Governance Council to work toward a more unified web experience across the University’s schools and businesses, the council members strongly agreed that accessibility was the first […]

Promoting the Accessible Design of Online Courses: What Role Can You Play?

Presenters Sheryl Burgstahler — University of Washington Terrill Thompson — University of Washington Description Are you a webmaster? content developer? technology coordinator? The rush to move instruction online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; increasing numbers of civil rights complaints about inaccessible IT on postsecondary campuses; and greater awareness about the importance of diversity, equity, […]

3 Ways To Adjust Your Content for Users With Cognitive Disabilities

Presenters Troy DeRego — NewCity Description Cognitive disabilities are by far the most common type of disability. In fact, it’s safe to say that if we include the effects of aging, head injuries, the side effects of infectious diseases or medications, and environmental distractions, every one of us will experience some form of cognitive impairment […]