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  • August Digital Accessibility Byte

    Aug 11, 2026
    One of the easiest accessibility improvements takes less than a minute: adding alt text to images. Alt text, helps people who use screen readers understand the purpose and meaning of an image. Provide alt text for all meaningful images, and mark decorative images, like border graphics, as decorative when possible.
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  • Celebrating Disability Pride Month this July

    Jul 16, 2026
    July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate disability identity, culture, leadership, and the contributions of people with disabilities. Observed in July to mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Disability Pride Month also highlights the importance of accessibility, inclusion, and belonging. This year, we are reminded that everyone benefits when people with disabilities are included in the design of our communities, workplaces, and technologies.
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  • Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day!

    May 21, 2026
    Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) by making a few high‑impact updates to make your content more accessible for everyone: use headings, write descriptive link text, check color contrast, and add meaningful alt text.
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  • Celebrate Colorado Assistive Technology (AT) Week!

    Apr 22, 2026
    Colorado officially recognizes April 20–24 as Assistive Technology (AT) Awareness Week, highlighting how AT empowers people with disabilities and older adults to live, learn, and work on their own terms. The CU Denver Center for Innovative Design and Engineering (CIDE) is celebrating this week by sharing stories and resources about the impact of AT. CIDE provides device loans, demonstrations, expert guidance, and financing support to help people get the technology they need. This week also aligns with National AT Awareness Day on April 22, amplifying the message that AT is access, independence, and opportunity for all.
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  • Accessibility Quick Tips: Make your communications more accessible

    Feb 11, 2026
    Here are a few accessibility tips you can start using today in email, Microsoft Teams chat, and virtual meetings.
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  • Advancing Digital Accessibility at CU Anschutz

    Jan 7, 2026
    Over the past year, CU Anschutz has made meaningful progress in advancing digital accessibility across our campus. From expanding our resources and training to increasing our engagement and accessibility scores for websites and course materials, these efforts reflect our shared commitment to creating a digital environment with equal access for all. As we celebrate these achievements, it’s important to stay informed about how we can continue to meet the requirements of Colorado’s Accessibility Law (HB21-1110) and build on the momentum we’ve created together.
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  • New Accessibility Planning Template

    Nov 3, 2025
    Ready to improve the accessibility of your digital content but not sure where to start? This Digital Accessibility Planning Template will help you identify what needs attention, prioritize fixes, and plan next steps in line with Colorado’s Accessibility Law. Use it to take action, stay organized, and make sure your content works for everyone.
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  • Educational Toolbox Series: Digital Accessibility 101 now available

    Sep 30, 2025
    The Digital Accessibility 101 presentation from the September 24, 2025 CU Anschutz Educational Toolbox Series is now available online! You can watch the presentation and download slides to access the resources shared at the following link (under the “Recent Toolbox Series Presentations” section").
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  • Understanding HB21-1110 Compliance

    Sep 10, 2025
    Colorado’s Accessibility Law (HB21-1110) requires public entities—including CU Anschutz—to make digital content accessible to individuals with disabilities. Compliance goes beyond technical standards; it includes responding to accommodation requests and actively supporting users with disabilities. Not sure where to begin? Explore the HB21-1110 FAQ to learn about your responsibilities and how to take meaningful steps toward accessibility.
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  • Register for Digital Accessibility 101

    Sep 4, 2025
    Join us on September 24, 2025, for the Digital Accessibility 101 Lunch and Learn! This session introduces the basics of digital accessibility, reviews key compliance requirements, and offers practical strategies to improve websites, communications, course materials, and accommodations for students and employees. Learn tips to help your digital content meet established standards and enhance usability for everyone!
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