Links are an essential part of web content, helping users navigate to additional information and resources. Clear and descriptive link text makes it easier for everyone to understand where a link will take them. For people using screen readers, link text is especially important. Screen readers can provide a list of links on a page, allowing users to quickly scan […]
Every day, students, employees, and community members rely on digital content to learn, work, and connect with the university. Ensuring that content is accessible helps make those experiences inclusive for everyone. Creating accessible content is not just the responsibility of one department or team. Accessibility is a shared effort across the university. Anyone who creates or publishes digital content plays […]
The Required Annual Training includes Digital Accessibility Foundations, a short course that covers practical steps for creating accessible digital content. Training due: March 31, 2026Completing the training helps prepare you — and the university — for the DOJ accessibility deadline. Explore accessibility resources: Accessibility Knowledge Base Accessibility Tip is a series from the Digital Accessibility group, a subcommittee of the […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a common part of everyday technology. From writing assistants to automated captions, AI tools are helping people work more efficiently and access information in new ways. AI can also support accessibility by improving tools that help people with disabilities interact with digital content. However, AI is not perfect. It should be used thoughtfully to ensure […]
Before submitting a request to purchase or renew digital tools, accessibility must be part of the review process. A VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) is a vendor-completed document that explains how a product meets accessibility standards like WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Reviewing a VPAT helps ensure the technology we adopt is usable by individuals with disabilities and aligns with ADA […]