{"id":1570,"date":"2017-09-22T15:39:05","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T15:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.education.uw.edu\/t2\/?page_id=1570"},"modified":"2023-05-24T16:38:42","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T16:38:42","slug":"media-accessibility","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stg.education.uw.edu\/technologycenter\/how-to-guides\/media-accessibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Accessibile Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As we face increased reliance on remote learning, we need to ensure accessibility of our shared content. Our team is ready to provide accessibility guidance and remediation support for documents and other media used in your teaching. To access this expanded service, use our traditional ticketing system<\/a> or email<\/a> us to discuss your needs.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n

The state of WA has issued new policy (Policy 188 \u2013 Accessibility).\u00a0 This policy establishes the expectation for state agencies that people with disabilities have access to and use of information and data and be provided access to the same services and content that is available to persons without disabilities unless providing direct access is not possible due to technical or legal limitations. There are federal policies that mirror the state policy. Designing your digital tools and resources with accessibility in mind is best practice and a win for everyone.<\/p>\n

What should I do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A good first step would be an environmental scan.\u00a0 Which vendors, sites and tools do you use? Are they compliant? Once that\u2019s completed, work to establish guidelines around accessibility and educate your teams.\u00a0 You may need to modify your style guides, purchasing requirements and\/or employee handbooks.\u00a0 Including those responsible for publishing content, purchasing or developing tools are key in working towards accessibility.<\/p>\n

Where can I learn more?<\/strong><\/h2>\n