Digital Accessibility - Information Technology Services

Digital Accessibility - Information Technology Services
Digital Accessibility
Iowa State University is committed to ensuring our information technology and digital content is accessible so that everyone has the opportunity to access the university's knowledge, ideas, and resources. Digital accessibility is the equal access to the information and functionality of a website or any type of digital content. Digital access is a civil right, just as access to education is a civil right.
Accessibility Statement
Iowa State University takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:
Accessibility is part of our internal policies.
Accessibility is integrated into our procurement practices.
An accessibility officer or official has been appointed.
Continual accessibility training is provided for employees.
We include people with disabilities in our user testing processes.
Current accessibility standard:
WCAG 2.1 level AA
About the Digital Accessibility team
The Digital Accessibility team ensures digital accessibility for all university web content and apps by continually improving the user experience and applying relevant accessibility standards aligning with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 AA). The team provides consultations and training for employees to make course content, websites, apps, and university digital media accessible. The team also oversees the Digital Accessibility Policy and Digital Accessibility Toolkit for enabling accessibility-minded practices.
Meet the team
"The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect."
Tim Berners-Lee, Inventor of the World Wide Web
Digital Accessibility Toolkit
The ISU Digital Accessibility Toolkit is a curated resource of digital accessibility tools, resources, and best practices.
Access the Toolkit
Get in touch with the Digital Accessibility team!
Email us
Join our "Digital Accessibility at ISU" Microsoft team