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The MSU Web Accessibility Policy, administered by the Office for Civil Rights at MSU (OCR), states that ​all new and redesigned University Web pages and web delivered content published after May 15, 2009 must be in compliance with the ​technical guidelines​ set ​forth on ​webaccess.msu.edu​, unless granted an exception under Article IV of this policy.
General Policy
Accessibility in the context of disability is using universal design to create programs, services, and activities which can be utilized by all individuals, regardless of disability. To access is to enter into, participate in, and engage with the Michigan State University experience.
 
Michigan State University is committed to providing accessible digital experiences for persons with disabilities.
 
Policy Link:https://webaccess.msu.edu/Policy_and_Guidelines/web-accessibility-policy.html
Audience:
Faculty, Academic Staff and Graduate TAs
MSU Office(s):

Policy Ownership: Office of the General Counsel
Policy Enforcement: Office for Civil Rights at MSU
Policy Support: MSU Information Technology | Digital Experience Team (digitalx@msu.edu)
Local Support: Web Accessibility Policy Liaisons (https://webaccess.msu.edu/Help_and_Resources/liaisons.html)

Leadership

Model inclusive practices by including statements about and a commitment to access and inclusion in your course. Check out the model language provided by the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities at MSU: https://www.rcpd.msu.edu/get-started/faculty-departmental-resources/model-statements-disability-inclusion
Ask publishers, or other digital content providers to learn more about the accessibility of digital content that you are interested in using in your course. For more information check out webaccess: https://webaccess.msu.edu/Help_and_Resources/web_third_party_questions.html
Model lifelong learning by being transparent and open about your own level of awareness around the MSU Web Accessibility Policy and your technical abilities to make content accessible. Be willing to request support and engage in trainings.
Join the community movement and partner in campus efforts towards accessible learning. Events like the Accessible Learning Conference and monthly Web Accessibility Policy Meetings are a great way to get involved: https://www.accessiblelearning.org/ and https://webaccess.msu.edu/schedule/index.html
Follow the accessibility “quick tips” as you create your own digital content to make them more accessible: https://webaccess.msu.edu/Help_and_Resources/checklist.html
Participate in digital accessibility training: https://www.webaccess.msu.edu/Help_and_Resources/classes-workshops.html

Communicating Policy

The MSU Web Accessibility Policydefines the accessibility requirements for University Web pages and online content. The current Technical Guidelines require that pages meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 at Conformance Level AA. More information on the policy is available on webaccess: https://webaccess.msu.edu/Policy_and_Guidelines/index.html
When purchasing Electronic Information Technology (EIT), MSU faculty, staff and students should understand the impact these purchases have on individuals with disabilities in and outside the university. For more information refer to the MSU Purchasing website: https://usd.msu.edu/purchasing/eit-purchase-process/index.html

Respond to issues as soon as you become aware of them
Content that is not fully accessible to individuals with disabilities can and should be reported to the Digital Experience (DigitalX) team through the inaccessible digital content report form.
 

This document is a collection of software tools available at MSU to support online assessment.

What is Information Technology?
MSU’s Information Technology (IT) Department oversees all technology-related initiatives on campus and attempts to stay on top of trends in technology. They provide support for technology used in the pursuit of education, research, and engagement.
What role does IT play in digital accessibility on campus?
IT understands digital accessibility as “how our users access digital goods and services, and how students, faculty, and staff can ensure that web pages and web-delivered content can function with assistive technology used by persons with disabilities.”
To do this, IT provides support for web and course accessibility, creative design and production, and evaluation and purchasing. As part of their support for web and course accessibility, IT teaches a variety of courses and workshops Additionally, they have created a number of guides and tutorials, including  the Accessibility Captioning Resource Guide, Course Accessibility Review, Web Accessibility Policy, Guide for Spartan Ally, and the Digital Accessibility Support Cookbook.
Who should I contact about digital accessibility in IT?
For general inquiries about tutorials, workshops, and policies related to digital accessibility, you can email webaccess@msu.edu. However, you may find the answers you are looking for on the Web Access Digital Accessibility site.
Each college and administrative unit has its own digital accessibility liaison. You can find yours on the Digital Accessibility Liasons directory.This article is part of the Digital Accessibility Toolkit.

Topic Area: Pandemic Pivot
Presented by: Gabrielle King, Brooke Knapp
Abstract:
The pandemic brought a new sense of urgency to building quality online courses and programs. However, the urgency also brought new struggles as it relates to access and accessibility. Instructors were told to build quality courses while at the same time expected to adopt unfamiliar or new learning practices. The move to a fully digital environment raised new concerns over the balance between continuing education and providing an equitable, accessible, and effective learning environment.
Can an accessible course solve a variety of barriers within a digital environment? Can we use the experiences of our initial struggles to help mold a better outcome for both students and faculty? During this session we will explore the barriers to accessibility that have been highlighted by COVID-19. We will discuss different accessible technologies and tools and show how they can be used to benefit all students and faculty regardless of disability.
Session Resources:
Digital Environments Thrive when Accessibility is at the Core (PowerPoint)

What is the Office of Civil Rights?
At Michigan State, the Office of Civil Rights includes Prevention, Outreach, and Education Department (POE), the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), the Office of the ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, the Resolution Office, and the Office of Support and Equity. OCR’s goal is to make campus a safe and inclusive environment for all students, staff, and faculty.
What role does OCR play in digital accessibility on campus?
OCR is responsible for creating and maintaining MSU’s digital accessibility policy, particularly in making sure it is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act. This policy includes details of technical guidelines for making university sites accessible. The OCR can also connect you with digital accessibility liaisons, and they provide a form for reporting MSU affiliated sites that are not digitally accessible. Learn more about OCR’s role in digital accessibility on campus here.
Who should I contact about digital accessibility in OCR?
The OCR has formed a digital accessibility team that leads initiatives to connect individuals on campus with resources related to creating accessible websites and course content. The team also evaluates technologies and software for their accessibility components.
The digital accessibility team leads digital accessibility initiatives and implementation at MSU. The digital accessibility team provides resources and tutorials for accessible web development, course, and content development, and reviews and evaluations of technology products and software for the MSU community.
The Digital Accessibility Team includes: 

Digital Accessibility Coordinator - Dennis Bond - ocr.dennisbond@msu.edu
Accessibility Review Coordinator - Josie Davidson - ocr.josiedavidson@msu.edu
Accessibility Data Programer - Kristoffer Bakken - ocr.KristofferBakken@msu.edu
Digital Accessibility Specialist - Liz McDaniel - ocr.lizmcdaniel@msu.edu

This article is part of the Digital Accessibility Toolkit.

Title: Digital Collaborative Learning to Empower and Engage Students in IAH CoursesPresenter: Kristen MapesFormat: Paper PresentationDate: May 10th, 2023Time: 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Room: 3201Description:Undergraduate students in the Digital Humanities curriculum are given the “project” as the orienting point of evaluation and critique across multiple courses. While the introductory course challenges students to create a project of their own as individuals, the Seminar course is oriented around collaborative and ethical project management Over the semester, the class works as a group with the instructor to create three projects, with self-reflection essays following each project’s completion. Project work emphasizes iteration, effective communication, and process over product. Students from the Digital Humanities Seminar course will showcase the projects they created and will reflect on their learning experience. Each public-facing project focuses on different audiences, engaged distinct source material, and supported unique goals. Two of the projects worked with a non-profit organization (Monuments Men and Women Foundation) to showcase their material and create visibility for their work. For these projects, students met with the Foundation President to learn more about the organization and to ask questions that informed the project work. The students developed the project aims and final products independently in order to support the Foundation rather than upon the request of the Foundation (e.g. this was not a ‘client’ relationship). The third project gave students free reign to explore a topic on local MSU or Lansing/East Lansing history. This presentation will help faculty from across disciplines envision how they can implement project-based activities to promote student engagement and deep learning. Presenters will share avenues for instructors to learn about digital humanities methods and approaches to pedagogy if they would like to incorporate these methods into their own courses. There is opportunity in doing so, because when students create public-facing work as a team, they are empowered to participate in larger conversations in society.

What is RCPD?
The Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities helps to make MSU accessible for all Spartans, including students with visual, mobile, and learning disabilities as well as those who are deaf and hard of hearing and or those with psychiatric or chronic illnesses.
What role does RCPD play in digital accessibility on campus?
RCPD helps connect students with assistive technology and alternative formats of course materials. Through the Assistive Technology Center, RCPD can connect individuals at MSU with the top Assistive Technology and advise on best practices for use. Assistive technology is also made available in MSU computer labs and the Library. RCPD is continually exploring new Assistive Technology Initiatives, which you can read more about on their website.
Who should I contact about digital accessibility in RCPD?
Meet Tyler Smeltekop, Assistant Director of Assistive Technology Innovation for RCPD. In this role, he aims to expand on the MSU Community’s access to accessible technology, course content and equitable experiences across campus. You can learn more about Tyler on his RCPD profile, or you can contact Tyler via this form.This article is part of the Digital Accessibility Toolkit.

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