Digital Experience

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Webinar: UC Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2026: From Policy to Practice – May 21 – REGISTER NOW

May 5, 2026 Accessibility, All Articles, Digital Experience, Other, ,

UC Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2026 Webinar: From Policy to Practice Register now May 21st

On May 21, 2026, join colleagues from across the University of California for our Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) event, From Policy to Practice: Strengthening Accessibility Across UC.  From 10-11:30 a.m. (PT), you’ll hear how accessibility is being operationalized across campuses and build…
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From 60 Minutes to 5 Minutes

April 23, 2026 All Articles, Digital Experience, Emerging Technologies, Tech Projects, , , , ,

Tech Project Series: UCOP IT Client Services Tech Project with an image of hands on a computer

Almost 70% of UC Tech News survey respondents said that learning more about tech projects being implemented across UC is important to them. In response, we’ve launched the UC Tech Project Series. This story is part of that series. When someone starts a…
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Accessibility Matters: Top Five Common Accessibility Issues

April 16, 2026 Accessibility, All Articles, Digital Experience, User Experience, , , ,

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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

March 20, 2026 Accessibility, All Articles, Digital Experience, People & Culture, User Experience,

Accessibility Matters at UC - Community with image of woman at computer

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!

February 23, 2026 Accessibility, All Articles, Announcements/Events, Digital Experience, , ,

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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

February 23, 2026 Accessibility, All Articles, Digital Experience, People & Culture, People and Management, , , ,

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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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UC Launches Systemwide Digital Accessibility Resources to Support Compliance with Updated Title II and Section 504 Regulations

August 1, 2025 All Articles, Digital Experience

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July 29, 2025 — In support of the University of California’s commitment to digital equity and compliance with the updated Title II and Section 504 Digital Accessibility Regulations, new systemwide resources are now available exclusively to UC employees. Developed collaboratively…
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How an alt text style guide can be an accessibility game-changer 

November 18, 2024 Accessibility, All Articles, Digital Experience, ,

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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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UC Tech Academy: Applied Intelligence Mentorship Program  

May 16, 2024 All Articles, Announcements/Events, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk, Digital Experience, People & Culture, ,

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The Applied Intelligence Mentorship Program provides cyber security professionals the skills they need to improve existing Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) products and work streams, while developing professional networks with peers for ongoing collaboration. This program is part of the UC…
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