Digital Accessibility
A Culture of Accessibility
By April 24, digital content across UMKC must meet requirements under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This will require an ongoing effort from all of us, but we believe that creating accessible digital content aligns with our responsibility as a public institution of higher education and our commitment to our communities.
Test Your Content's Accessibility and Apply Design Concepts
It is important that we measure all UMKC content against checklists and online tools to ensure compliance. You can also explore new design concepts that will aid you in integrating accessibility into new content as you create.
Design Principles
User-focused design will help all of our university content creators make accessible content.
Accessible Software
All individuals involved in the procurement of technology solutions at UMKC are expected to prioritize digital accessibility.
Accessibility Testing
Various checklists and online tools to measure accessibility.
Apply Accessibility Concepts to Your Content
Learn to create accessible web content using checklists and online tools.
Attend a Training
There are many free and self-guided trainings available to the UMKC community as we move toward fully accessible content.
Free trainings
These free trainings are a great place to learn the basics of creating accessible digital content, in a guided setting.Intro to Web Accessibility - Percipio link opens in a new tab
Designing Digitally Accessible Documents - UM Academic Technology link opens in a new tab
Accessibility Fundamentals - Microsoft link opens in a new tab
Self-guided trainings
For those who prefer to work at their own pace, these self-guided training resources allow you to learn when you would like.Library of accessibility articles - WebAIM link opens in a new tab
Digital Access in Education - OCR video series link opens in a new tab
Beginner-friendly accessibility tutorials - W3Schools link opens in a new tab
Contact Us
Ways to contact us to request an accommodation for materials accessibility, to gain access to UMKC resources or report being denied access to UMKC resources.
Accessibility Concern Report
Request access to campus services by completing a UMKC Accessibility Concern Report.
Web Request Ticket
Materials on UMKC websites are available in alternate formats by submitting a request through web services.
Discrimination and Harassment Form
Report disability or other forms of discrimination or harassment to the Office of Equity & Title IX by submitting the UMKC Discrimination and Harassment form.
Have a question?
The UMKC Digital Accessibility Task Force is available to assist with any questions or concerns related to ongoing digital accessibility efforts.