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The STEM pipeline can be a turbulent and lonely path for under-represented students, particularly those with disabilities. In spite of DEI efforts aimed at equitable access, disabled STEM professionals continue to be underrepresented in postsecondary degrees awarded and have higher unemployment and underemployment rates than their non-disabled colleagues (US Dept of Labor, 2023). Instructional Designers and Faculty play an […]
Digital accessibility makes a difference. It highlights your commitment to making information accessible and digestible for all students, as well as your faculty, staff, and alumni. Every part of your website, each piece of your application process, your recruitment and retention initiatives, and all other opportunities for digital engagement must guarantee universal access for all. […]
Automated accessibility testing has become the norm to bringing accessibility into the development lifecycle. As great as it is to have accessibility in the day to day development, many of the teams that adopt these tools and testing frameworks are overwhelmed by the sheer number of them and do not know where to start.In this […]