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Accessibility of university websites worldwide: a systematic literature review in Universal Access in the Information Society: https://lnkd.in/dPFZucSq 🌐 University Websites and Accessibility: A Global Review 🎓✨ University websites are the digital gateways to their identity—showcasing academic programs, achievements, missions, and more. But how accessible are these websites to all users, including those with disabilities? ♿ 🤔 📚 In our research, we conducted a systematic literature review (SLR), consolidating the results of 42 studies evaluating the accessibility of 9,140 university websites across 67 countries. The analysis covered 38,416 web pages, 91,421 YouTube videos, and 28,395 PDF documents, using standards like ISO/IEC 40500:2012 and Section 508. 📊 🔍 Our findings? Many universities still struggle with accessibility, violating key guidelines such as adaptability, compatibility, and keyboard accessibility. This comprehensive review highlights the global trends and common issues in university web accessibility—providing a roadmap for improvement. 🌍 Accessible education starts with accessible websites! Let’s make digital inclusion a priority in higher education. 💡 #WebAccessibility #HigherEducation #DigitalInclusion #UniversityWebsites #InclusionMatters

Accessibility of university websites worldwide: a systematic literature review: https://lnkd.in/d9Rr4P7t 🌐 University Websites and Accessibility: A Global Review 🎓✨ University websites are the digital gateways to their identity—showcasing academic programs, achievements, missions, and more. But how accessible are these websites to all users, including those with disabilities? ♿ 🤔 📚 In our research, we conducted a systematic literature review (SLR), consolidating the results of 42 studies evaluating the accessibility of 9,140 university websites across 67 countries. The analysis covered 38,416 web pages, 91,421 YouTube videos, and 28,395 PDF documents, using standards like ISO/IEC 40500:2012 and Section 508. 📊 🔍 Our findings? Many universities still struggle with accessibility, violating key guidelines such as adaptability, compatibility, and keyboard accessibility. This comprehensive review highlights the global trends and common issues in university web accessibility—providing a roadmap for improvement. 🌍 Accessible education starts with accessible websites! Let’s make digital inclusion a priority in higher education. 💡 #WebAccessibility #HigherEducation #DigitalInclusion #UniversityWebsites #InclusionMatters

Accessibility of university websites worldwide: a systematic literature review in Universal Access in the Information Society: https://lnkd.in/d9Rr4P7t 🌐 University Websites and Accessibility: A Global Review 🎓✨ University websites are the digital gateways to their identity—showcasing academic programs, achievements, missions, and more. But how accessible are these websites to all users, including those with disabilities? ♿ 🤔 📚 In our research, we conducted a systematic literature review (SLR), consolidating the results of 42 studies evaluating the accessibility of 9,140 university websites across 67 countries. The analysis covered 38,416 web pages, 91,421 YouTube videos, and 28,395 PDF documents, using standards like ISO/IEC 40500:2012 and Section 508. 📊 🔍 Our findings? Many universities still struggle with accessibility, violating key guidelines such as adaptability, compatibility, and keyboard accessibility. This comprehensive review highlights the global trends and common issues in university web accessibility—providing a roadmap for improvement. 🌍 Accessible education starts with accessible websites! Let’s make digital inclusion a priority in higher education. 💡 #WebAccessibility #HigherEducation #DigitalInclusion #UniversityWebsites #InclusionMatters

🚀 How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact web accessibility in higher education? 🚀 The pandemic forced universities to transition rapidly to online learning, revealing a crucial issue: web accessibility for students with disabilities. 🌐 🔍 Our recent study evaluates the accessibility of university homepages from 2018 to 2024, following the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. 📊 The findings are revealing: 📈 Initial Improvement: Universities quickly improved web accessibility at the pandemic's onset. 📉 A Decline in Progress: Unfortunately, these efforts have not been sustained. Why does this matter? 🔑 Web accessibility is vital for inclusive education. Around 16% of the global population lives with some form of disability, and it's crucial to ensure equal access to online education. 👀 Read the full article to explore how web accessibility can be improved to create a more inclusive digital learning environment: https://lnkd.in/dpa_NbvJ 💡 Question for the community: What steps can universities take to maintain and enhance web accessibility post-pandemic? Let's discuss! 💬 #WebAccessibility #HigherEducation #COVID19 #InclusiveEducation #DigitalInclusion #WCAG #AccessibilityMatters

Impact of COVID-19 in the web accessibility of higher education institutions: a pending challenge: https://lnkd.in/dxGuE2Ku 🌐 Web Accessibility in Education: A Lesson from the COVID-19 Pandemic 📚✨ The COVID-19 pandemic transformed education worldwide, pushing institutions to rapidly shift to online learning. While this transition impacted all students, it hit vulnerable students—especially those with disabilities—the hardest, exposing gaps in web accessibility. Our recent study reviews how universities around the globe adapted their websites for accessibility during this time. While many made commendable strides to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 immediately following the pandemic outbreak, the momentum has unfortunately slowed. 📉 By evaluating university websites from 2018 to 2024, we found that although accessibility initially improved, these gains are not being maintained. This highlights the need for a long-term commitment to inclusive online education. Let’s ensure the lessons learned during the pandemic aren’t lost—web accessibility should be a priority, not a temporary fix! 🌟 #WebAccessibility #InclusiveEducation #DigitalInclusion #COVID19 #OnlineLearning #HigherEducation #AccessibilityMatters

Preparing Public Colleges for ADA Digital Accessibility Requirements   As public institutions gear up to comply with new ADA regulations, ensuring digital accessibility becomes paramount. The updated Title II rule mandates that all state and local governments, including public colleges, make their web content, mobile apps, and social media postings accessible for individuals with disabilities. This includes provisions for vision, hearing, cognitive, and manual dexterity disabilities. Mary Rice, associate professor of literacy at The University of New Mexico, recommends that school districts prepare for compliance by doing an inventory of their digital materials.   The deadline for compliance varies based on population size, with significant implications for educational institutions' digital landscapes. Public universities and K-12 districts must conduct comprehensive audits of their digital materials and collaborate closely with accessibility experts to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Version 2.1, Level AA standards.   Discover how higher education institutions can navigate these new requirements and ensure inclusivity for all stakeholders. Read more in the article by Kara Arundel on Higher Ed Dive: https://lnkd.in/g2hWNYH7 W3C #ADACompliance #HigherEducation #WCAGStandards

Are Schools and Edtech Companies Ready for the Digital Accessibility Deadline? From Daniel Mollenkamp for EdSurge- "When Jacob, a 10th grader with vision impairment, signed up for an AP class, it made him feel like a castaway. His ambitions to learn were thwarted because his teacher had assigned handouts and a three-week-long lesson plan that relied on a website that wasn’t easy for him to navigate. So he felt frustrated, isolated: “I am stranded on this desert island because that site doesn't work [with my screen reader],” Jacob later told a researcher, also adding, “You can't just re-change your whole teaching plan, especially when you've distributed it.” Like Jacob, many students with disabilities are forced to work extra, advocates argue. They have to learn just like other students, but they can also have to deal with assignments they can’t access and other digital hurdles. That’s particularly the case in K-12 classes, where teaching materials may be hard to parse, according to the preprint of a research article that argues that many of these students have to figure out how to access basic documents on their own, outside of school. (The article cites Jacob’s story, though the author declined to provide further details to EdSurge, citing ethical concerns.) But there’s a push to change that." #AccessibilityInTheNews Glenda Sims U.S. Department of Justice U.S. Department of Education https://lnkd.in/gKUJKhbn

Are schools and Edtech companies ready for the digital accessibility deadline? 🏫 📚 As the digital accessibility deadline approaches, schools and edtech companies face the challenge of ensuring their digital content meets the new technical standards set by the U.S. Department of Justice. These guidelines, to be implemented by 2026 or 2027, aim to enhance educational equity by making digital resources accessible to all students, including those with disabilities. This initiative underscores the importance of proactive planning, resource allocation, and collaboration between educational institutions and technology providers. Achieving compliance will not only ease the burden on students and teachers but also establish a more inclusive learning environment. This movement towards digital accessibility highlights a broader commitment to inclusivity within education. By adhering to these guidelines, institutions can better serve diverse student populations, including those with visual, auditory, cognitive, and physical disabilities. This effort aligns with the broader goals of creating equitable educational opportunities and leveraging technology to support all learners. Source: https://lnkd.in/eGZ9UcAg #Accessibility #EdTech #DigitalInclusion #Education #ADACompliance #TechForGood #InclusiveEducation #AccessibilityDeadline

📢 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 📢 When Jacob, a 10th grader with vision impairment, signed up for an AP class, he faced frustrating digital hurdles. His experience isn't unique—many students with disabilities struggle with inaccessible educational materials. The U.S. Department of Justice's new rule for web and mobile accessibility is a game-changer. Updated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act now mandates specific technical standards for schools, ensuring digital materials are accessible to all students. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞: ▶ Equal access to digital content, regardless of orientation ▶Captions for live and prerecorded audio ▶Audio descriptions for prerecorded videos ▶Text alternatives for non-text content ▶Bold, visible colors Discover how eDynamic Learning fosters an inclusive environment for all students. 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/gU9Bu9dU #EdTech #DigitalEquity #Education #ADACompliance

Check out this thought-provoking article from EdSurge News highlighting the importance of digital accessibility in education. Are we doing enough to address this issue? Find out more here: https://okt.to/wB7KC4