Digital Accessibility

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Digital Accessibility

Digital Accessibility

Rowan University is committed to making its websites and mobile applications accessible and usable for people with disabilities.

In accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the University requires its web content to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, version 2.1, Level AA. This requirement applies to all web content, including social media, course materials, and mobile applications, with limited exceptions as permitted by law or policy.

The University’s best practice is to create accessible content from the beginning, rather than retrofitting content later.

When purchasing web-based or mobile applications, departments must select products that are accessible. Using the Get Technology process helps ensure that accessibility is reviewed and evaluated before a product is approved or purchased.

Click Here For The Rowan University Digital Accessibility Policy 

Digital Accessibility Resources

Understanding Title II ADA: Digital Accessibility In Higher Education Webinar

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Reference Materials

Quick Refference Materials for Digital Accessibility:

ADA Title II Accessibility Roadmap

Key Standards & Guidelines

World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). (2018–2023). Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1/2.2. Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI).

World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). Accessible Rich Internet Applications (WAI-ARIA). 

United States Access Board. (2017). Section 508 Standards for Electronic and Information Technology. 

Training Resources

Training resources support faculty, staff, and content creators in building accessibility skills:

NCADEMI Accessibility Fundamentals NCADEMI Accessibility Fundamentals
An online learning course & toolkit from the National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials & Instruction (NCADEMI) that teaches essential skills for creating accessible documents, videos, and images for teaching and learning.

Document Accessibility Starter Kit This resource provides step-by-step guidance for creating accessible documents using basic features built into common tools like Word and Google Docs. It includes practical examples that show how to apply accessibility techniques so materials are usable for students with sensory, physical, and cognitive disabilities.

PowerPoint Accessibility This article explains how to design PowerPoint slide decks that are accessible to all learners. It outlines best practices for slide structure, alt text, color contrast, reading order, and other key features to improve usability.

Word and PowerPoint Accessibility Evaluation Guide This guide walks users through how to use Microsoft Office’s built-in Accessibility Checker to identify and correct common accessibility issues in Word and PowerPoint documents. It provides clear instructions to help faculty review and improve their materials before sharing them with students.

The Accessibility Guy   YouTube Channel — The Accessibility Guy
A video resource channel focused on practical tips, tutorials, and insights for making digital content and online courses more accessible for all learners.

The Accessible Social Checklist  The Accessible Social Checklist
A downloadable checklist to help you review and verify accessibility of your social media content before publishing, ensuring posts meet basic accessibility best practices.


 

Faculty/Teaching Resources

Resources for faculty to use when planning their courses:

Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning 

UDOIT is a course-level accessibility checker, built to help you create more inclusive and usable course experiences for students.