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Technology > Accessibility

Accessibility

Accessibility Quick Tip: Invitation from OIT

Call For Feedback: Draft Amendments to the Technology Accessibility Rules Reposted from the OIT State of Colorado Accessibility Newsletter – …

Accessibility

Regan Harper

March 19, 2025

Accessibility Quick Tip: Making Video Recordings Usable by All.

Making video recordings accessible ensures that all users, including those with disabilities, can engage with the content. Here are the …

Accessibility

Regan Harper

January 14, 2025

Accessibility Quick Tip: What is a VPAT? What does it do?

What is a VPAT? A VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) is a document used by organizations to describe how their …

Accessibility

Regan Harper

January 7, 2025

Accessibility Quick Tip: What is Universal Design and how does it relate to accessibility?

Universal design (UD) is a term coined by American architect Ronald L. Mace (1942-98). Universal design is design that is …

Accessibility

Michael Peever

April 3, 2025

Accessibility Quick Tip: Communicating Your Accessibility Efforts

This post is from the OIT November Accessibility Newsletter. It is written by Karen Pellegrin, Technology Accessibility Program (TAP) Manager. …

Accessibility

Regan Harper

December 3, 2024

Accessibility Quick Tip: 10 Essential Aspects for an Accessible User Experience

Ensuring online accessibility involves several key considerations that improve usability for all users, especially those with disabilities. Here are the …

Accessibility

Regan Harper

November 19, 2024

Accessibility Quick Tip: WCAG 2.1 in a Nutshell

WCAG 2.1, or the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1, is a set of internationally recognized standards developed by the …

Accessibility

Regan Harper

November 12, 2024

Accessibility Quick Tip: Creating Accessible Online Meetings

It’s important to plan meetings so that they are inclusive of people who have vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive and other …

Accessibility

Regan Harper

December 5, 2024

Accessibility Quick Tip: Slide Deck Accessibility

Slide presentations are a common mode of communication, whether you are teaching or leading a webinar or meeting. Making presentation slide …

Accessibility

Regan Harper

December 5, 2024

Accessibility Quick Tip: Addressing Neurodivergence in Your Accessibility Work

Neurodiverse individuals, including those with conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others, face a variety of challenges when it comes …

Accessibility

Regan Harper

October 23, 2024

Accessibility Quick Tip: Advocating for and Implementing Accessibility Practices in an Organization

As organizations strive to create inclusive experiences, the importance of digital accessibility cannot be overstated. Yet, many organizations may be …

Accessibility

Regan Harper

November 7, 2024

Who is Accessibility For?

Everyone, not just the permanently impaired, can benefit from accessible web content.

Accessibility

Babi Hammond

September 19, 2024

Accessibility Quick Tip: How to Ensure Your Email Communications are Accessible by All

Making emails accessible ensures that all recipients, including those with disabilities, can understand and interact with the content. Luckily, accessibility …

Accessibility

Regan Harper

September 5, 2024

Accessibility Quick Tip: What is Meant by Fundamental Alteration for Your Library’s Accessibility

Fundamental alteration refers to a situation in which modifying a technology, service, or product to make it accessible would change …

Accessibility

Regan Harper

August 29, 2024

Accessibility Quick Tip: Undue Burden and Your Library’s Accessibility

Undue burden in the context of technology accessibility refers to the significant difficulty or expense that an organization might face …

Accessibility

Regan Harper

August 23, 2024

Accessibility Quick Tip: Creating an Equally Effective Alternative Access Plan for Your Resources and Your Community

It is unlikely that we will all be able to make using our services and resources seamless for everyone in …

Accessibility

Regan Harper

August 19, 2024

Accessibility Quick Tip: Who were the Gang of 19?

“The Gang of 19 started shocking the world. It was the beginning of a protest that was nationwide in scope…” …

Accessibility

Michael Peever

July 26, 2024

Accessibility Quick Tip: Accommodation Plans

With the passing of HB21-1110 (Colorado Laws for Persons with Disabilities) and HB24-1454 (Grace Period, Non-Compliance Digital Accessibility), we are …

Accessibility

Regan Harper

August 19, 2024

Accessibility Quick Tip: July is Disability Pride Month!

Disability Pride Month is celebrated each July to honor the achievements, identities, and contributions of people with disabilities. This month …

Accessibility

Regan Harper

April 3, 2025

Accessibility Quick Tip: Best Practices for Keeping Numbers Accessible in Online Communications

Ensuring numbers are accessible in online content is crucial for making your information understandable and usable for all audiences, including …

Accessibility

Regan Harper

August 19, 2024

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