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Progress to Date
Among its major achievements in Year 1, Information and Technology Services (ITS):
- Launched a curriculum-based training program
- Published ten new asynchronous training modules on the Canvas Digital Accessibility Basic Training Hub, which has been visited by 600 users
- Developed Introduction to Digital Accessibility, an in-depth foundational Canvas course used by over 100 enrolled learners
- Created a synchronous introductory training program, offered on a recurring basis and thus far attended by more than 390 participants
With a focus on foundational work in the areas of digital accessibility tools and services, ITS completed a review of its accessibility support tools and assistive technologies in order to inform future development. ITS is also investigating a more robust tool to support accessible course content in Canvas, U-M's learning management system. In addition, ITS developed an internal database to monitor the accessibility status of IT applications and services across the university in order to direct strategic efforts and document progress towards compliance. In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice updated the federal regulations on digital accessibility that apply to public universities, and ITS has led the work to interpret this change, plan solutions and advocate for resources, all of which will inform our efforts in Year 2.
Responsible Unit: Information and Technology Services (ITS)