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Digital Accessibility News


  • University Libraries: Support for Accessible Design

    May 14, 2025

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    In a recent conversation with University Libraries staff, we learned from Perry Yee and Elliott Stevens how their team is helping the UW community build a culture of digital accessibility and Universal Design through collaboration and practical training. 
 
The Accessibility Working Group (AWG) was founded in 2017 and has expanded in the years to…

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  • Tim Knight: A Lifelong Journey in Accessibility

    May 13, 2025

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    In anticipation of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we interviewed Tim Knight, retiring web developer at the University of Washington School of Public Health and this year's recipient of the UW 2025 Accessibility Spotlight Award for his longtime commitment to digital accessibility. In this wide-ranging conversation, Tim shared how a passion for science, teaching, and…

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  • Spotlight on Faculty: Jennifer Mankoff

    May 12, 2025

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    In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 15, we sat down with Dr. Jennifer Mankoff, a professor in the Information School and the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington, to discuss the intersection of computing, accessibility, and disability studies. She shared personal reflections, insights…

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  • Celebrating Accessibility: AccessUW Podcast GAAD Episodes

    May 9, 2025

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    In observance of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), the University of Washington’s Office of the ADA Coordinator has published two AccessUW podcast episodes focusing on practical strategies and resources for creating a more digitally inclusive campus. Whether you're a web developer, content creator, or instructor, these conversations provide invaluable insights on making digital environments and…

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  • Supporting Digital Accessibility at UW with DubBot

    May 6, 2025

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    At the University of Washington, ensuring our digital content is accessible to all is a shared responsibility and a legal obligation under the recent ADA Title II rule requiring compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA standards by April 2026. To meet this challenge, UW has adopted DubBot, an automated web accessibility checker,…

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