We're excited to announce the launch of our new Digital Accessibility content on Digital.utah.edu! Please explore the valuable resources and information to help you understandand implement accessible practices on your website.
LEARN ABOUT DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY
IN THE NUMBERS
Accessibility is critical for any development processes and we must ensure our content and websites are accessible to all individuals as it is not only an ethical imperative, promoting inclusivity and equal access, but also a legal requirement.
1.3 BILLION
An estimated 16% of the world's population lives with a disability, and the World Health Organization stresses on the importance of global accessibility.
70 MILLION
Over 70 million US adults live with a disability, underscoring the ongoing need for greater accessibility and inclusion in society.
12% of UTAH
According to a report published by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute in May 2024, it's estimated that up to 25% of Utah adults have a disability.
To further enhance our accessibility efforts, we've entered into an enterprise agreement with Deque Systems. This agreement provides us with access to powerful tools that will be integrated into our regular project cycles to proactively identify and address accessibility issues.
We'll continue to reach out to clients on a rolling basis as we continue auditing all websites in accordance with Title II regulations.
Look for upcoming communications from us regarding accessibility training and audits.
Cheers,
UMC Digital Team