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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 […]

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 […]

Accessing Higher Ed Through Accessible Data Visualizations

Presenters Elizabeth J Pyatt — Penn State Description Creating accessible charts or diagrams involves both using accessible visual design in terms of color and legibility AND writing a text-based alternative descriptions for a screen reader. Charts also need to be usable for individuals with different cognitive processing styles. This can seem daunting, but a workflow […]