The new Title II Rule on digital accessibility is about transforming how we create, share, and interact with digital content. Embracing this change means undergoing a University wide effort to foster an inclusive digital environment where everyone can access and benefit from our digital presence. Here are some steps that faculty and staff can take now to prepare for this important transformation:
Build A Strong Understanding of Digital Accessibility
UW-IT Accessible Technology Services offers numerous resources to help build your awareness and understanding of accessibility. To learn more about the accessibility of technologies, refer to the pages that are most relevant to the content that you create:
Explore the wide variety of tools, resources, and trainings that Accessible Technology Services has to offer:
Review and Inventory Current Content
Before making your digital content accessible, it is important to inventory the content that you or your unit is responsible for. Create an inventory spreadsheet that documents your content. This may include webpages, course content, various document types, videos, social media, and more. Track attributes of your content in the spreadsheet such as:
- Is it accurate?
- Is it up to date?
- Is it relevant?
- Is it redundant?
- Is it accessible?
Clean Up Old Files
Once the inventory is complete, review which content is essential to share. A webpage or course content without extra pages and files is easier to make accessible and is easier for users to navigate effectively. Remove any content that is not accurate, up-to-date, and relevant.
Delete Duplicate Content
Duplicated content can clutter your digital space and make it harder to manage accessibility. Identify and delete any duplicate files or information. If necessary to share, link to webpages where content originated, as this will streamline your content and make it easier to ensure accessibility is being met.