Nearly 57 million people—19 percent of the U.S. population—reported a disability in the last census. More than half of those people said their disability was "severe."
Disabilities can range and vary. They can be visible or invisible; chronic or temporary.
At ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, we are committed to ensuring that all of our community members have the same resources and opportunities as others to advance their education and research. Accessibility—both physical and digital—plays a key role in that. Creating content that is usable by all makes it better for all.
View some frequently asked questions to find out more about digital accessibility at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½.
All websites, applications, social media accounts and other areas of online content—such as videos, images and documents—must be accessible for all users.
If anyone requests that a website
Use the by plugging in your page URL to see accessibility issues on any webpage.
Yes. The different levels of accessibility are covered in the . ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ websites, applications
Yes. Just because you don't think you know anyone with a disability, or even if you've checked with Disability Resources office about your class roster, doesn't mean there aren't people who have invisible or unreported disabilities.
In addition, if you're creating content for a website, social media post, or public presentation, this is information that is publicly available—well beyond just the people you know.
Finally, the university as a whole must follow federal accessibility guidelines. As a faculty or staff member, you are representing the university and need to ensure your content meets these federal standards.