CASE All Districts Online 2023-Increasing Accessibility in Advancement

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Video Summary

The video is a presentation on increasing accessibility in alumni communications. The presenters are Amy Whitesall from the University of Michigan and Kioshana Lacount Burrell from the Ohio State University. They discuss disabilities in higher education, the prevalence of disabilities among undergraduate and graduate students, and the challenges faced by disabled students and alumni. They emphasize the importance of inclusive design and the need to consider various disabilities, including physical, sensory, and cognitive impairments. The presenters also highlight the importance of creating accessible content, such as using appropriate color contrast, providing alt text for images, and using clear and descriptive link text. They provide examples of tools and technologies that can help improve accessibility, such as screen readers and captioning services. The presenters also discuss the difference between the accommodations model and the inclusive design model in providing accessibility. They emphasize the need for proactive and inclusive design that benefits the most people by default. The presentation provides insights and suggestions for making events, panels, and other communications inclusive and accessible to all.

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CASE Career Level: 3
CASE Competencies: Industry/Sector Expertise, Integrity and Professionalism

Keywords

increasing accessibility

alumni communications

disabilities in higher education

inclusive design

accessible content

tools and technologies for accessibility

proactive design

inclusive events