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At its heart, accessibility is about ensuring that all people—regardless of ability—can access, engage with, and benefit from your content. In the context of higher education, this commitment to inclusion is essential. Our digital spaces must reflect the same care … Continue reading Designing for All: Simple Steps to Create Accessible Content
This is part five of a series on Assistive Technology (AT) tools anyone can use directly on their devices—no extra download required. In case you missed it, the last post was Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Text-to-speech on desktops and laptops. Many platforms … Continue reading Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Text-to-speech on mobile
By visiting contributor Traci Huppman Attending the Weingarten Disability Symposium was an insightful experience, filled with thought-provoking discussions and powerful takeaways. Among the many ideas shared, I made note of several books and a speaker that may inform our work … Continue reading Insights and Inspiration from the Weingarten Disability Symposium: Must-Read Books and Powerful Speakers
This is part four of a series on Assistive Technology (AT) tools anyone can use directly on their devices—no extra download required. In case you missed it, the last post was Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Live Captions in Presentations. Many … Continue reading Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Text-to-speech on desktops and laptops
Our faculty and staff have made remarkable progress in improving the accessibility of course materials since prioritizing digital accessibility in 2016. A pivotal tool in this journey has been the Accessibility Filescan, developed by Swarthmore ITS and introduced in Fall … Continue reading Behind the Scenes – Remarkable Progress in Accessible Course Materials
True Biz by Sara Nović is one of the most exciting novels I’ve read in years, and that’s saying a lot. I’m a librarian, so while it’s not exactly my job to read a ton of books, let’s say it’s … Continue reading A conversation in American Sign Language
