Accessibility in Extension and Higher Education: Digital Content and Physical Spaces

First half of program: Accessibility of Digital Content

As public institutions, we have a responsibility to create and disseminate content that is accessible to all audiences. Creating accessible content means reducing barriers to content consumption and comprehension. Examples include ensuring that screen readers can easily read written text aloud, assigning alternate text to graphics so they may be appropriately described, and including captions with video content. This portion of the webinar covers the basics of creating accessible digital content and covers our legal and ethical obligations in offering content that is accessible to all audiences.

Second half of program: Accessibility of Physical Spaces

When planning Extension events, it is important to consider how to make your event accessible to people with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that requires businesses and events to be accessible to everyone, of all abilities. Having accessible entrances, facilities and programs not only benefits the those who have a disability, it also makes businesses and events welcoming to everyone. Providing access is more than getting people through the gate, it also includes advertising, parking, programming, restrooms and more.

Diversity and Inclusion

Is your digital content accessible? What are OSU Extension’s legal and ethical obligations in producing accessible content? Accessibility is an ever-increasing topic of importance. This session provides participants with an introduction to The Ohio State University’s non-discrimination policy and share best practices and guidelines for producing accessible digital content. We explore the digital gender divide as well as how to ensure all audiences feel safe and welcomed in our face-to-face and online learning opportunities.

Accessibility in Higher Education Webinar

As a public institution, The Ohio State University and OSU Extension have a responsibility to create and disseminate content that is accessible to all audiences. Creating accessible contents means reducing barriers to content consumption and comprehension. Examples include ensuring that screen readers can easily read written text aloud, assigning alternate text to graphics so they may be appropriately described, and including captions with video content. This webinar covers the basics of creating accessible digital content and cover OSU’s legal obligations in offering content that is accessible to all audiences.