Accessibility

Accessibility Matters: Top Five Common Accessibility Issues

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We heard you! When we reviewed our content survey results, one message came through clearly: there’s a growing need for more focus on accessibility. And you’re right—accessibility affects everyone! In the coming months, we will be sharing more stories that…
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Community: One of Our Most Effective Accessibility Tools

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We heard you! When we reviewed our content survey results, one message came through clearly: there’s a growing need for more focus on accessibility. As you’re right—accessibility affects everyone! In the coming months, we will be sharing more stories that…
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Webinar Series Provides Guidance for Improving Accessibility – Register Now!

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Created for beginners and non-specialists, the Practical Accessibility: Basics You Can Apply Today webinar series offers practical guidance for improving the accessibility of everyday digital content. Sessions focus on basic techniques and built-in tools you can start using right away…
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Building Accessible Futures: A Conversation with UC Online’s Rolin Moe

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Digital transformation across the University of California is not just about tools and systems—it’s about people. It’s about the lived experiences, motivations, and commitments of those who shape the future of teaching and learning.  In a recent conversation with Rolin…
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How an alt text style guide can be an accessibility game-changer 

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Website accessibility can quickly become overwhelming: What’s the correct color contrast? How do I ensure every page has appropriate headings? What are container elements, and why is Siteimprove (the accessibility tracker we use at UCSF) telling me I have to…
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Judy Thai, a first-generation college graduate and UC Berkeley alum, talks digital accessibility during her career at UC Office of the President

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Judy Thai, director of Application Engineering, UC Office of the President, recently met with members of the Information Technology Services (ITS) department to discuss her career in Information Technology (IT) and her dedication to the field of digital accessibility at…
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Day discussion about an important LinkedIn Learning course – July 26 – REGISTER NOW

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On the occasion of the 34th birthday of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), join Judy Thai, director, Application Engineering and Beena Albert, Business Intelligence technical lead, who will meet to discuss Thai’s recommended resource on LinkedIn Learning, “Accessibility…
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UC Celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) – Putting Together the Accessibility Puzzle Pieces on May 16 – Register now

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Whether you are starting your journey or want to keep up with digital accessibility trends, the UC GAAD Webinar, May 16, 2024, from 10:00-11:30 a.m. PT, will help you put together the accessibility puzzle.   Enjoy a short panel on what…
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