Digital Accessibility
UMB is committed to ensuring that digital content and technologies are accessible to everyone. Digital accessibility is a shared responsibility that supports inclusive teaching, learning, work, and engagement across the University’s digital environment.
Holding accessible virtual meetings on Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
Enable captions during virtual meetings when possible.
Share materials in advance for improved accessibility.
Describe visual content during presentations.
Events and Online Meetings
Audio description explains important visual content in videos.
Descriptions improve access for blind and low-vision students and members of the public.
Consider accessibility during video planning and production.
Audio Description for Video
Tune in to the Recording of the UMB Virtual Town Hall on Universal Design for Learning
Learn practical strategies to improve accessibility, support student success, and prepare for Title lI ADA requirements, featuring Thomas J. Tobin, PhD.
Watch this and other training videos
What Is Digital Accessibility?
Digital accessibility is the practice of ensuring that digital content and technologies is usable for everyone, regardless of ability. For digital content to be accessible, it must be perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust.
Why Digital Accessibility Matters
When documents, websites, and instructional materials are designed to be accessible from the start, barriers are reduced and all users benefit — students with disabilities, multilingual learners, staff or students using assistive technologies, and those accessing content in varied environments.
This commitment reflects UMB’s core values. Digital accessibility ensures that every person in the UMB community has meaningful and equal access to learning opportunities, events, and other important information.
Get Started
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Start Creating Accessible Content
Learn the fundamentals of digital accessibility and read detailed how-to information for creating accessible websites, documents, social media posts, and more
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Test and Fix with Accessibility Tools
Discover the software and tools that are available to help you identify and correct accessibility barriers
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Explore Training and Resources
View training videos, reference guides, and other useful resources