Digital Accessibility: Small Changes, Big Impact
Accessibility ensures everyone — students, instructors, staff, and faculty — can access information without barriers. It’s not extra work; it’s inclusive design that benefits all.
- 1 in 4 U.S. adults lives with a disability
- 96% of websites have accessibility issues
- 10% - 35% of U.S. populations is experiencing Covid brain
- Most barriers are simple to fix
Why It Matters: Design with equity. Deliver with empathy
Taking small steps — alt text, captions, headings, contrast — remove barriers and create better experiences for everyone
Federal and State Accessibility Requirements
Digital accessibility requirements apply to websites, documents, multimedia, course content, and student-facing systems. Creating accessible materials not only helps ensure all students can fully participate in your course, but also supports compliance with federal and Colorado accessibility requirements. The resources below provide guidance, updates, and practical information to help you get started.
Federal Requirements
Colorado Requirements & Resources
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Make It Accessible: Resources That Show You How
Our Shared Role
Whatever your role — teaching, posting, building, or supporting — you contribute to accessibility. Even one small improvement can remove a barrier.
In Short
Accessibility says: You belong. You are included. You can access this.
Small changes. Big impact. Better experiences for all.