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.
Being knowledgeable about accessibility is the first step to motivating change. Making our campus - both the virtual and physical aspects - accessible to all helps to fulfil the mission of the University. This course has provided me with an opportunity to explore this topic, in depth, so that I can apply what I’ve learned to various aspects of…