- What is the new web accessibility training requirement at UC Davis?
- Starting in 2024, extensive new web accessibility training is required for content editors of UC Davis websites. The training modules are available through the SiteImprove Learning Hub.
The web accessibility training for website editors is part of a broader accessibility program currently underway at UC Davis. The training is required as part of the university’s current compliance obligations. - What is the training module?
- The training module is called Introduction to Web Accessibility (required) and it's available from the SiteImprove Learning Hub. Additional courses on accessibility are also available if you review their directory.
- Who is required to take this training?
- Anyone with content publishing responsibilities in the UC Davis web domain is required to take this training. This includes:
» Those with publishing access in SiteFarm.
» Users of SiteImprove, the website optimization tool.
This requirement includes anyone with the “Contributor” role if they can publish content, not just edit content. - Why is this training necessary?
- The web accessibility training ensures that content published on UC Davis websites meets the latest ADA Title II requirements and state anti-discrimination laws. It is also a compliance requirement following a recent accessibility audit.
These required learning modules:
» Provide a benchmark for advancing accessible web content at UC Davis.
» Ensure content published on UC Davis websites meets the latest accessibility standards and by extension, will be accessible to a broader number of students, faculty, and staff.
» Re-affirm our commitment to student success and to an inclusive and equitable experience for all members of the campus community.
» Strengthen UC Davis’s pledge to digital equity and inclusion.
In addition, a robust accessibility training program avoids legal repercussions such as the Berkeley Consent Decree. - Does this apply to websites outside SiteFarm?
- Not at this time.
- Is this a recurring training?
- This is a one-time training requirement at this time.
- Where do I go for help?
- Please direct question to the SiteImprove team at [email protected].
- How do I get a list of SiteFarm users in my unit?
- Please contact your Technical Unit Information Security Lead (T-UISL). List of UISLs can be found here: https://iet.ucdavis.edu/unit-information-security-leads
- Does this training apply to faculty?
- Yes, since this is a legal and regulatory requirement, faculty with publishing rights to SiteFarm websites are required to take the training.