We all have a part to play!

Digital accessibility is the shared responsibility of everyone at the university. No matter your role, you can help make our programs, services and activities more accessible and inclusive for all by learning how to create accessible digital content and how to identify and fix content that is not accessible to all. We invite you to explore the fundamentals of digital accessibility and learn how to make our campus digital environment welcoming for everyone.

FAQs

What does “digital accessibility” mean? Why is it important?

Digital accessibility ensures that all online content, tools and platforms are usable for our university community. This includes compliance with standards such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines(link opens in new window), ensuring content is perceivable, operable, understandable and robust for all users. Creating accessible digital content allows us to foster an inclusive environment for students, faculty, staff and the broader community, including those with disabilities.

Who is responsible for ensuring digital accessibility?

All university staff, faculty and instructors who produce or manage digital content are responsible for ensuring its accessibility.

How will the university support me in making content accessible?

Resources, checklists and skill building opportunities are available to allow instructors and staff to feel comfortable creating accessible materials, recognizing inaccessible materials and performing basic accessibility remediation. We are not asking them to become digital accessibility subject matter experts.