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General Resources

Adopting a UDL Attitude within Academia by Mary Quirke et al., Routledge, 2023.

by Letícia Seixas Pereira and Carlos Duarte, in Universal Access in the Information Society, 2025.

Key U.S. Laws on Digital Accessibility in Higher Education

Digital accessibility is a civil right. It ensures that all students, faculty, and staff—regardless of ability—can fully participate in learning, teaching, research, and campus life. Accessible digital content and tools remove barriers to education, promote equity and inclusion, and are essential for compliance with laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

When working with vendors, UIS faculty and staff should try to keep a couple of things in mind in terms of digital accessibility.

Accessibility testing is a crucial aspect of creating an inclusive digital environment. It ensures that all users, including those with disabilities, can access and interact with web content effectively. This testing is not only important for inclusivity but also for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508.

Designing with accessibility in mind means creating content and products that are usable by people with a wide range of abilities and disabilities. This includes considering visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments. The POUR principle guides accessibility design: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust. 

Academic Year Office Hours

During the academic year, the Office of Digital Accessibility holds office hours in person on Mondays from 10:00-11:00 AM in BRK 437 and online on Tuesdays from 10:00-11:00 AM. During this time, the Digital Accessibility Specialist will answer questions on remediation and accessibility. Individuals can also use the to set up an appointment outside of these hours with ODA staff.

Training and Workshop Topics

• Navigating Title II Changes at UIS. Join ODA for a virtual overview of key ADA Title II updates and digital accessibility resources at UIS. Online session.
• Digital Accessibility 101: The Top 8 Essentials. Learn the top eight accessibility issues to watch for when creating online and digital content. Online.
• Accessible Documents & Presentations (Word, PDF, PPT): Discover easy ways to improve digital accessibility in your documents and presentations.

As your department or program begins your work with digital accessibility, we would recommend the following:

Digital File Remediation and Captioning

At the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield, we are committed to ensuring that all digital content is accessible to everyone. This page provides essential information about digital file remediation and captioning, two critical components of our efforts to broaden access to information and tools across campus.