Stories tagged with: Accessibility

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Digital accessibility updates ensure OHIO remains in compliance

Recent changes approved by the Department of Justice have tightened compliance in Web Accessibility Guidelines, leading to heightened digital accessibility policies and practices across our institution.

Virtual Accessibility Services Workshop to take place Tuesday, Jan. 10

On Tuesday, Jan. 10, Ohio University faculty and staff will have an opportunity to participate in a workshop aimed at increasing their knowledge surrounding accessibility.

OHIO Online ranked tops in state by Newsweek and Statista

Ohio University continues to be a national leader in online education, having been recognized by Newsweek and Statista as one of America’s Top Online Colleges 2023.

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Join the OHIO-DAN in celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day

This year, the OHIO Digital Accessibility Network (OHIO-DAN) is working to spread knowledge and awareness to the larger OHIO campus community on best practices for usability and accessibility.

Recognizing disability resources at Ohio University

The Student Accessibility Office at Ohio University has many resources available to those living with disabilities to make their stay on campus more accessible.

Bobcat gains experience working with a new type of animal as Wolf Park intern

OHIO junior Rebecca Bacon has loved wolves ever since she discovered the video game “Wolf Quest,” and this summer she got to live out a dream by working with wolves as an intern at Wolf Park.

OHIO alumnus to speak on thriving with ADHD

OHIO’s Student Accessibility Services will host a virtual presentation by alumnus Don Finley entitled “Thriving with ADHD” from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19.

Accommodated testing now handled by Testing Services

Ohio University Student Accessibility Services is reminding professors of changes that have occurred with the coordination of accommodated testing for students with disabilities.

Student Accessibility Services recognizes two OHIO leaders as outstanding advocates

The office of Student Accessibility Services has awarded its 2020-2021 Accessibility Ally Awards to Gaby Castaneda Gleason and MaryKathyrine Tran.

Accessible OHIO: Maintenance issues as barriers

Maintenance issues may be inconvenient to address, but sometimes they create barriers for people with disabilities. Maintaining accessibility requires everyone to notice and report issues.

Accessible OHIO: Top 5 ways to prevent accessibility barriers

Items like trash cans, boxes, and furniture are easily moved and sometimes create barriers when they impede the path of travel, block an entrance or make an aisle too narrow to navigate a space.

Student Accessibility Services recognizes Feeney and McCarey as outstanding advocates

Student Accessibility Services awarded 2019-20 Accessibility Ally Awards to Dr. Danielle Feeney and Micah McCarey for their dedication toward inclusion and success of students with disabilities.

Accessible OHIO: Four things in promotional materials that make an event more accessible

Whether your event is a department meeting, orientation program, or major performing arts event, here are four things an event planner/organizer can do, in advance, to facilitate access.

Accessible OHIO: How to maintain accessibility when using temporary signs

Find out how you can maintain accessibility when using temporary signs on campus.

Accessibility Ally Awards nominations due March 20

The 2020 Accessibility Ally Award will recognize faculty and staff members for their dedication toward inclusion and success of students with disabilities. The nomination deadline is March 20.

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