- Improve and enhance the digital experience for people with disabilities at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ.
- Identify, mitigate and communicate digital accessibility risks and opportunities to the OHIO community.
- Raise awareness of the digital accessibility policy and issues for the campus community.
- Provide training and resources for accessibility risk management and best practices.
Digital Accessibility
Digital Accessibility
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ is committed to providing cutting edge information technology that provides our students an accessible and exceptional user experience. OIT is committed to removing technology barriers that sometimes keep people with disabilities from full participation in the digital life of the University.
As it turns out, when we make improvements to our tools for people who use assistive technologies or who experience technology differently, our tools become better for everyone.
What is Digital Accessibility?
Digital Accessibility means that information or communication technology (ICT) can be used by a wide range of people including those with disabilities who also may be using assistive technology.
The U.S. Department of Justice and Department of Education provide a functional definition of accessibility:
A person with a disability can
- Acquire the same information
- Engage in the same interactions and
- Enjoy the same services
In an equally effective, equally integrated manner, and with substantially equivalent ease of use.
About Digital Accessibility at OHIO
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Priorities
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Services Offered
- Review accessibility of ICT purchases and integrations
- Review newly migrated websites for accessibility
- Provide training and consultation services
- Collaborate with accessibility services teams across campus
- Maintain and update the IT accessibility guidelines
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7 Core Skills of Digital Accessibility
The 7 Core Skills of Digital Accessibility are simple, practical habits that help you create content that everyone can use. By learning about and incorporating accessibility into your workflows, you can prevent future issues.
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Training & Resources
OHIO's digital accessibility team offers a variety of accessibility resources, including information, checklists, courses and training, and a curation of external resources.
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Policy, Standards and Guidance
The digital accessibility team shares policies and standards related to accessibility and offers guidance and support for understanding, following and implementing those policies and standards.
Join the OHIO Digital Accessibility Network
The OHIO Digital Accessibility Network (OHIO-DAN) is a University-wide group of staff, faculty, students, and leaders learning and working together to make digital tools and content more accessible for people with disabilities.
Contact the Digital Accessibility Team
If you have questions or you'd like to request support in terms of training, consultations or any other service we offer, please email itaccessibility@ohio.edu.