Everyone at U-M has a role in making digital content accessible.
Individual Faculty, Staff, Students
- Ensure your web pages, documents, course materials, and apps follow accessibility best practices
- Use provided tools: Panorama in Canvas, Grackle for Google, Microsoft accessibility checkers, and more
- Participate in ongoing training and feedback
Departments/Units
- Maintain accessible websites, services, and licensed software
- Use Accessibility Scanning to monitor web content
- Engage with Procurement Accessibility Reviews when acquiring new products
- Engage with digital accessibility reviews when developing or managing enterprise or high risk products
- Manage a local strategy for digital accessibility, reporting progress
Central Offices
ITS (Information Technology Services):
- Delivers solutions and support that empower people at U-M to make digital materials accessible
- Provides guidance and best practices on digital accessibility standards, best practices, and technical concepts
- Manages the accessibility of ITS-owned enterprise products and services
- Supports assistive technology tools at enterprise scale
Disability Equity Office, in ECRT:
- Coordinates U-M compliance with disability-related laws and regulations
- Provides guidance on U-M legal and policy obligations for leaders, units, and individuals
- Serves as contact point for external regulators or other parties with digital accessibility concerns
- Supports any community member who reports a barrier or needs an accessibility solution
- Supports U-M Procurement Services to review digital products and vendors for accessibility
Procurement:
- Includes accessibility checks and requirements in purchasing and contract management
Large Units (LSA, Engineering, Michigan Medicine, Flint, Dearborn):
- Provide internal support and services for digital accessibility
- Coordinate with central services