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How Flexible Audio Description Options Make Compliance Achievable
WCAG 2.1 Level AA, which is the conformance level required by the Department of Justice, mandates audio descriptions for pre-recorded videos by April 2026 for larger institutions and April 2027 for smaller institutions. The good...
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Understanding #A11Y: Building Inclusive Learning Environments
“A11Y” stands for “accessibility,” with the 11 representing the number of letters between the “A” and the “Y.” It’s more than an abbreviation, though. For educational institutions, A11Y ensures students can engage meaningfully with digital...
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How Video Chaptering Supports Learning in Higher Education
Video chaptering helps break down content into manageable segments, making it easier for students to find, revisit, and absorb the information they need most. Video Chaptering Benefits Students and Instructors Research shows that structured video...
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Supporting Students with Role-Based Accessibility Workflows in Higher Education
Meeting WCAG 2.1 AA standards across websites, course content, and digital tools will require institutions to clarify who does what and what that looks like in practice. Despite its importance, compliance alone doesn’t guarantee students...
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Accessibility vs. Compliance in PDFs and Why Both Matter
This assessment captures a fundamental challenge in higher education: the same features that make PDFs attractive to educators often make them barriers for students with disabilities. While institutions work to meet compliance standards, many discover...
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What Every Organization Should Know About Rising Accessibility Lawsuits
In fact, according to the 2025 Midyear Accessibility Lawsuit Report, “digital accessibility lawsuits are on track to surge nearly 20 percent in 2025, with over 2,000 cases already filed in the first half of the...
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Understanding YuJa’s Website Accessibility Widget
While overlays themselves can offer real value when used appropriately, certain vendors have promoted them with misleading claims, suggesting they can make any website fully accessible or compliant with standards like the ADA or WCAG...
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Tharpe v. Osseo: What the Supreme Court’s Ruling Means for Digital Accessibility in Education
For leaders in higher education, ensuring digital accessibility isn’t just about legal compliance, it’s about creating inclusive learning environments that serve all students. Understanding the Tharpe v Osseo Case The case centered on Ava Tharpe,...
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Understanding Accessibility Scoring Rubrics
Enter accessibility scoring rubrics, or measurement frameworks that better reflect how accessibility issues impact users. For example, one document might have 50 issues yet score better than another document with only five issues. While it...
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