Tag Archive: Accessibility

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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Accessibility by Design: How UCPath Is Meeting New ADA Digital Standards

May 4, 2026 Accessibility, All Articles, User Experience, ,

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A version of this story appears in the UC’s Digital Impact Engine report, published in February 2026. New federal accessibility rules under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II went into effect in April 2026, requiring public higher…
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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,

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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!

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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INTERVIEW: Jenny Carrick, UC Davis, on digital-native students and why accessibility matters

October 18, 2024 All Articles, ,

In a recent interview with the UC Tech News, Jenny Carrick, marketing and communications director, Enrollment Management and Undergraduate Education, at UC Davis, and hearing loss advocate, discussed her accomplishments welcoming students via digital mechanisms while advancing digital accessibility at…
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NEWS: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Day event champions a LinkedIn Learning course for the UC Tech community

August 28, 2024 All Articles, , , , ,

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Day event champions LinkedIn Learning course for the UC Tech community

On July 26, 2024, the UC Tech News celebrated the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which protects the rights of people with disabilities. To honor this important day, Judy Thai, UC Office of the President…
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