Program Overview Definition of Electronic Accessibility Electronic accessibility

Program Overview

Definition of Electronic Accessibility Electronic accessibility, or e. Accessibility, refers to the ease of use of information and communication technologies, such as the Internet, by people with disabilities. -World Health Organization What is e-accessibility Online Q&A

Executive Sponsors Academic Affairs and Provost Governmental Information Relations and Technology University Communications Administration and Faculty Finance Senate Student Affairs

Steering Committee Academic Affairs Academic Personnel Equity and Inclusion Finance Office Human Resources IT@UC e. Learning IT@UC Enterprise Shared Services IT@UC Innovations and Partnerships IT@UC Project Management Office Provost Communications Purchasing Services Risk Management Office Student Affairs Strategic Planning Undergraduate Affairs Web Communications

Program Mission To create a university community where e. Accessibility matters, engaging cross-divisional partners, university champions, and external collaborators in the process.

Program Goals Improve e. Accessibility confidence and skill level of UC faculty and staff Lead and influence the university’s passion for and commitment to e. Accessibility Pursue excellence in operations to incorporate e. Accessibility into UC culture

Program Successes ü Increase access to educational materials ü Increase understanding of university role in equal access ü Improve effectiveness of program operations

Deliverables FY 18 -19 Best Practices Training Plan Climate Surveys e. Accessibility Champions Standards Policy

Program Vision The University of Cincinnati is committed to providing a universally designed web and e. Learning experience that is accessible to all and supports success of every student.

Resources Website: http: //www. uc. edu/ucit/accessibility. html e. Accessibility Course: https: //canopy. uc. edu/webapps/blackboard/conte nt/list. Content. jsp? course_id=_364258_1&content_ id=_27539882_1

Contact Heidi Pettyjohn Executive Director for Accessibility; ADA/Section 504/EIT Coordinator UC Division of Student Affairs Phone: 513 -556 -9791 Email: pettyjhc@ucmail. uc. edu