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Building a community of practice for digital accessibility

It’s our goal to empower our network of site managers to treat accessibility-related improvements as must-do actions. A key part of our efforts is ensuring access to tools and knowledge along with an awareness of the importance of accessibility. Having a governance framework in place that references legal considerations also helps. But is this enough? […]

Preventing the digital accessibility scavenger hunt

Online and virtual learning remain an integral part of higher education. As we continue to spend much of our time in digital environments, understanding and practicing digital accessibility is more critical than ever. It’s imperative to provide campus personnel with tools and resources that help them learn how to remove potential barriers of digital materials. […]

Leveraging accessible design for neuroinclusive digital spaces

Neurodiversity has become more mainstream as the numbers of neurodivergent college students steadily continue to increase. Research has shown that our brains vary in how they function – no two brains operate in the same way. This means that learner variability exists and must be taken into account when designing learning experiences for students. While […]