Higher Education4 min read
What University IT Directors Wish Faculty Knew About Accessibility
A candid look at the gap between IT accessibility efforts and faculty content creation, and how to bridge it.
RD (Reg) Crampton•
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Insights on accessibility compliance, WCAG standards, and making higher education accessible for everyone.
A candid look at the gap between IT accessibility efforts and faculty content creation, and how to bridge it.
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