Getting help : Request assistance If you encounter a disability-related website issue, please reach out. Request assistance What we do The Digital Accessibility program helps ensure the University's digital resources and information are accessible to people with disabilities. Our goal is to make accessibility a shared responsibility and common practice. We do it by guiding decisions and directly supporting offices and colleagues who are responsible for technologies and digital information used for teaching and learning, research, administrative activities, and engagement. We provide: Accessibility testing Training Tools Consultation Outreach If you encounter a disability-related IT accessibility blocker, please request assistance. Program highlights Automated Accessibility Testing Is Available for University Websites DubBot is Princeton's automated website testing tool that checks the University's public-facing websites for accessibility, usability, and web governance issues. The tool helps website managers, developers, and content editors catch blockers that could prevent people with disabilities from accessing website content. Improving Website Content as it is Entered Website editors can get help to fix accessibility issues as they enter content, making the University's websites more accessible to people with disabilities. The Editoria11y accessibility checker automatically tests content and provides instant feedback and guidance. All highlights Getting started Take a class Learn how to improve digital information and experiences to ensure they are accessible to people with disabilities. Know the policies Building a website? Planning an event? Procuring software? Learn how to complete your task inclusively. Schedule a consult We test design concepts and finished materials on assistive devices, and offer help with remediations. Get involved Our gatherings share practical tips, hear from local and national speakers, and help employees work towards professional certification. Upcoming Classes & Events CPACC Accessibility Certification Training Mon, May 15, 2023, 8:00 am – Thu, Jun 22, 2023, 4:00 pm This is an intensive course that prepares Princeton staff in any role with an interest in disabilities and improving accessibility, to take the International Association of Accessibility Professionals' Certified Professional of Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) certification exam. It also focuses on applying concepts in the Princeton… Getting Started with Digital Accessibility Wed, Jun 14, 2023, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Digital accessibility means ensuring that technologies and the information they provide are accessible to people with disabilities. This class introduces disability, accessibility, and digital accessibility, with a focus on digital accessibility in practice. The class is co-taught with colleagues from the New Jersey Commission for the… Neurodiversity in the Workplace at OIT Tue, Jun 20, 2023, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Neurodiversity has always been a part of the human experience, but it has been gaining attention as educational institutions and places of employment continue to learn how to create inclusive, accessible, and welcoming environments. OIT is offering a workshop that: provides insight into the concept of neurodiversity … Neurodiversity in the Workplace at OIT Tue, Jun 20, 2023, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Neurodiversity has always been a part of the human experience, but it has been gaining attention as educational institutions and places of employment continue to learn how to create inclusive, accessible, and welcoming environments. OIT is offering a workshop that: provides insight into the concept of neurodiversity … Inclusive Online Meetings and Events Wed, Jun 28, 2023, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Learn how to plan and present inclusive, disability-friendly meetings and events online. This course covers best practices, with a focus on Zoom. Learn how to ensure that attendees can: fully participate engage with presented materials feel less fatigued You can register for the session in the Alt Text Best Practices Tue, Jul 11, 2023, 11:30 am – 12:00 pm Alt text is text that describes an image to a person who cannot see that image. This text is not visible on screen, but is read to a user by a screen reader. This class answers your questions about dealing with common issues in alt text. What is alt text? How do you describe images in alt text? How do you know if an image should be marked as… View All Events
