Document accessibility has become a hot topic in higher education, as universities work to ensure that all stakeholders including students, educators, staff and parents including those with disabilities, have equal access to information and resources online. Ensuring document accessibility is particularly important in higher education, where people with disabilities are protected by laws such as […]
The STEM pipeline can be a turbulent and lonely path for under-represented students, particularly those with disabilities. In spite of DEI efforts aimed at equitable access, disabled STEM professionals continue to be underrepresented in postsecondary degrees awarded and have higher unemployment and underemployment rates than their non-disabled colleagues (US Dept of Labor, 2023). Instructional Designers and Faculty play an […]
Digital accessibility makes a difference. It highlights your commitment to making information accessible and digestible for all students, as well as your faculty, staff, and alumni. Every part of your website, each piece of your application process, your recruitment and retention initiatives, and all other opportunities for digital engagement must guarantee universal access for all. […]