Summary
Create new content with digital accessibility in mind.
Overview
The 3Rs framework can help guide your next steps toward meeting the digital accessibility deadline.
The Right First phase involves creating all content with digital accessibility in mind from the start. It is crucial for many reasons, including because it:
- Enables equity and inclusion
- Supports UMN values
- Ensures legal compliance and reduces institutional risk
- Saves time and resources
- Reduces the need for accommodations
- Improves usability for everyone
Learn more on the Understanding Accessibility page.
Recommendations
Use Accessibility Checkers
Think of accessibility the same way you think of spell check and use accessibility checkers early and often as you create digital content.
Learn and Practice Accessibility Skills
- Review and practice the 7 core accessibility skills.
- Sign up for a short Digital Foundations course.
- Complete the Digital Accessibility Badging Program.
Develop an Accessibility Plan
Consult with an academic technologist, instructional designer, or ODA staff member to develop an individualized plan.
Get Help
Both local and central support is available to help you meet the accessibility deadline.