Digital Accessibility

Imagine you’re a colorblind student who cannot see the presentation during class because the color contrast between the text and background is too similar. Consider a staff member who had eye surgery and suffers from low vision while recovering. They rely on assistive technology to do their job. Think about a faculty member who is hard of hearing sitting in a busy airport trying to watch a video they can’t hear. All these examples can be addressed with a focus on digital accessibility.

Digital accessibility refers to the practice of designing and developing digital content, applications, and services that ensure everyone, including people with known and unknown disabilities, can use them. It means creating an inclusive digital environment where all employees, students, and visitors can access and interact with digital resources without barriers.