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Digital Accessibility Policy

Type:
BuckeyeLearn Policy
Category:
Accessibility Fundamentals
Audience:
Administrative Staff,
App Developers,
Content Contributors,
Customer Service Professionals,
Digital Accessibility Coordinators,
Digital Marketing and Communication Professional,
Document Creators/Editors,
Faculty and Instructors,
Human Resources,
Instructional Designers,
Leaders,
Mobile App Developers,
Project Managers,
QA Testers,
Video Creators,
Web and Applications Managers,
Web Designers,
Web Developers

Ohio State’s Digital Accessibility policy and federal law applies to all digital information and services at Ohio State - whether it's new, old, or archived. While making sure everyone has equal access is required by law, it also reflects Ohio State's mission as a modern land grant university.

When you have completed this 25-minute course, you will be able to 

  • Define digital accessibility and explain why it's important
  • Recognize the broad categories of digital information and services that the Digital Accessibility policy covers
  • Apply the 7 Core Skills to create new content or update existing content to meet digital accessibility standards
  • Understand your personal responsibility in ensuring that any digital information or services you work with meet Ohio State's Minimum Digital Accessibility Standards
  • Identify who to contact for support when you have accessibility questions, need technical help, or if someone reports a problem accessing digital content.
Duration:
25 Minutes (with an option to test out)
Digital Accessibility Policy 2026