Since January 2025, the Center for Instructional Technology has collaborated with partners from across and beyond our campus to advance campus-wide accessibility through a comprehensive strategy focused on compliance, education, and continuous improvement. A brief summary of some efforts is given below. Policy and Compliance Training and Awareness Technical Resources Vendor and Platform Reviews Collaboration…
As the Fall term begins, the importance of digital accessibility is being highlighted to ensure that all students, faculty, and staff can fully engage in our programs and services. In line with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), upcoming training opportunities are available for UA faculty, staff, and student employees. These workshops…
Hello from your Technology Accessibility colleagues in The University of Alabama Office of Information Technology. From providing education opportunities to reviewing new digital resources, we have been busy fulfilling, updating, and adapting our services to meet campus needs and the changing landscape of higher education technology accessibility. Some event highlights from the past year include:…
The Center for Instructional Technology accessibility team is hosting the virtual sessions of Accessing Higher Ground, a conference devoted to technology accessibility in higher education. Please plan to join us in the Gordon Palmer Annex, second floor, to learn and collaborate. The sessions we will host are listed below. Specific room assignments will be made…
The Technology Accessibility Team would like to share with you a free virtual accessibility conference opportunity taking place next week. WebAIM’s Web Accessibility In Mind Conference will be held August 27-28. The conference goals include: Provide a diverse range of perspectives from a diverse group of speakers. Share solutions to accessibility challenges. Give advice and…
Microsoft is hosting the Ability Summit, a free virtual event on March 7, 2024. The event includes breakout sessions from tracks on Imagine, Build, and Include. To register, please visit the Ability Summit registration page. Event Agenda from Microsoft Plan your schedule—all session times will be happening Pacific Standard Time. Check back as additional details…
Deque is hosting Axe-con, a FREE virtual digital accessibility conference, February 20-22. The conference is open to developers, designers, business users and accessibility professionals of all experience levels who focus on building, testing, and maintaining a digital experience. Axe-con offers four tracks that include development, design, organizational success with accessibility, and wildcard. We encourage you to…
Please mark your calendars for May 16, 2024 as we prepare to host events observing Global Accessibility Awareness Day at UA. This is an opportunity to celebrate our advancements in accessibility and to continue building our knowledge and skills in this important area! As the event approaches, we will work closely with you to plan sessions…
UA’s Technology Accessibility Team is excited to announce the launch of the Accessibility Forum. The forum aims to unite the campus community and share accessibility wins, updates, and other accessibility-related information. You are invited to the first meeting scheduled for March 5th in A232 Gordon Palmer beginning at 8:30 a.m. with snacks and the meeting will begin at 9:00…
Please plan to join colleagues from across campus and around the world to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Thursday, May 18, 2023. This exciting event will include virtual and in-person sessions featuring the following speakers and topics: Full agenda and registration coming soon! Email accessibility@ua.edu with questions or to receive an update when more information…
