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Disability resources in higher education, part 4: Digital accessibility
Author(s) -
Thompson Tom L.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
dean and provost
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1943-7587
pISSN - 1527-6562
DOI - 10.1002/dap.30453
Subject(s) - multimedia , cognitive disabilities , higher education , web accessibility , computer science , learning management , mobile device , world wide web , internet privacy , cognition , psychology , the internet , political science , web standards , neuroscience , law
Digital accessibility represents one of the biggest challenges in higher education, if not the biggest. Digital accessibility is defined by Whatis.com as “the ability of a website, mobile application, or electronic document to be easily navigated and understood by a wide range of users, including those users who have visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive disabilities.” Most operations and instruction that occur in higher education depend on digital communication systems (i.e., campus portals, learning management systems, email, etc.). The ubiquity of technology on campuses is a boon and at times a burden. The lack of accessibility within digital systems creates barriers to learning and participation for students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.