"Accessibility has been a challenge in higher ed long before COVID-19 changed education delivery for millions of students. As learning increasingly moved digital, higher education focused on how best to leverage technology for learning, and accessibility – the characteristic that offers learners of diverse abilities the opportunity to interact with their materials and engage in their learning experience – wasn’t the focus it should have been."—Source: University Business
WHY THIS MATTERS:
With the pandemic making some form of online learning a necessity for many institutions, don't overlook the importance of ensuring web accessibility. When every learner is supported, it helps all students do their best.