PowerPoint slides can be a powerful way to support learning and communication. But when slides aren’t designed with accessibility in mind, they can create barriers for users with visual, cognitive, or motor disabilities. This short 2‑minute video provides one example of how inaccessible slides can disrupt the user experience: User Impact of Inaccessible PowerPoints. Follow these best practices to work […]
Accessibility isn’t just about fixing old content. Under new DOJ requirements, all new and updated digital content — including documents, videos, web pages, and course materials — must meet accessibility standards. Building accessibility into your workflow now saves time later and supports campus-wide compliance by April 24, 2026. Get tools and guidance: Accessibility Tools & Best Practices
Congratulations to Amanda Stegmaier on her Dragon PRIDE nomination! She spent many hours working hard to create an accessible and easy to use website to better connect students to tutoring sites. “She is the kindest and incredibly competent. I am so grateful to her and appreciate her continuous support.” – Mahlet Habtemeskel Thank you, Amanda, for all that you do! […]
Color can be a helpful visual cue, but when it’s the only way information is communicated, that information becomes inaccessible to many people. For example, users with color-vision differences (such as red-green color blindness), low vision, partial sight, limited display capabilities, or those printing content in black and white may not be able to perceive color differences at all. What […]
Campus Colleagues and Students, We are currently navigating several overlapping network and WiFi issues on campus. While we are working toward solutions, we know the instability has been frustrating. We appreciate your patience and grace as we address these challenges. Below is an update on what’s happening and the steps underway. Network Slowness Issue:Our primary campus network is managed by […]