Princeton staff in a wide variety of roles have earned professional certification in accessibility through the International Association of Accessibility Professionals. The University's training program develops staff awareness and competence in disability and accessibility so that IT, the physical campus, and services become increasingly accessible and welcoming to people with disabilities.
Staff who earn certification become part of Princeton's community of disability allies, and have regular opportunities to further their professional development and gather for events.
With accessibility in mind, we can make the world an easier place for us all to live.
"Obtaining this certification was a terrific opportunity to be a part of an undertaking that I think is of great importance. It is only through real understanding of limitations of disabilities that one can truly unlock a person’s world. As the administrator of a system that’s used by everyone at the university, I am committed to breaking…
“As a web developer, I have always strived to create sites that are easy to understand and navigate. The CPACC certification allows me to take that one step further by incorporating accessible design. The Web has become an essential resource in education, employment, health, social interaction, etc. Therefore, it is essential…
"As a user experience researcher, I often start questions with the phrase: 'How might we …' as an open question for exploring an approach to a problem. As I probe the problem space, I naturally gravitate to a user centered perspective. Now that I earned my CPACC certification, my enquiry is bolstered with a little more confidence in how to…
It is remiss to exclude considerations for those with disabilities when thinking of creating a more equitable world. We must work to eliminate historically-held barriers that have prevented the full participation of some individuals or groups.
One of the driving forces behind equity work is the notion that opportunity and access…