How does digital accessibility apply to my role?
Digital accessibility is part of everyone’s role at UTHealth Houston. Whether you create content, build technology, lead meetings, or make purchasing decisions, your daily work helps ensure our students, patients, colleagues, and community members can fully access and engage with our digital resources and services.
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I write emails, website content, social media, or other text content
The words you choose, how you structure content, and how you label links and images directly affect accessibility.
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I create PDFs or other digital documents
Document structure, headings, color use, alt text, and reading order determine whether your files are accessible to everyone.
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I develop course materials or presentations
Slide structure, image descriptions, document formatting, and built-in tools all play a role in accessible materials.
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I create mass emails or social media campaigns
Images, color contrast, link formatting, and platform settings all impact whether your message is accessible.
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I create videos, podcasts, or other multimedia
Captions, transcripts, audio clarity, and color contrast are essential for accessible multimedia.
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I conduct online meetings
Enabling captions, using accessible materials, describing visuals, and facilitating inclusive participation all affect accessibility.
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I lead teams or manage projects
Prioritizing and communicating about accessibility every step of the way improves digital accessibility. You create a culture of accessibility by including it in project requirements, process guidelines, and evaluations.
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I purchase software
Requesting accessibility documentation, evaluating vendor claims, and ensuring contract language includes accessibility requirements are critical steps in procuring accessible technology.
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I build or update websites
Code structure, semantic HTML, color contrast, forms, and interactive elements all determine whether a website is accessible.
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I build or update mobile apps
Button labels, navigation structure, color contrast, screen reader compatibility, and touch targets all impact accessibility.
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