{"id":44,"date":"2019-10-14T10:35:34","date_gmt":"2019-10-14T14:35:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myapps.northcarolina.edu\/accessibility\/?page_id=44"},"modified":"2026-03-11T11:47:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T15:47:56","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myapps.northcarolina.edu\/accessibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Download Now&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;60deg&#8221; vertical_offset_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; horizontal_offset_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||32px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;11px|0px|100px|0px||&#8221; box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; box_shadow_spread_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Accessibility&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/myapps.northcarolina.edu\/accessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2026\/03\/accessiblity.svg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Accessiblity Icons&#8221; title_text=&#8221;accessiblity&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>What Is Digital Accessibility?<\/h2>\n<p>Digital accessibility means creating websites, applications, and documents that everyone can use, including people with disabilities. At the UNC System Office, this ensures access for students, employees, and the public who use assistive technologies.<\/p>\n<p>Digital accessibility should account for a wide range of user needs, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visual impairments \u2013 blindness, low vision, color blindness (require screen reader compatibility, high contrast, alt text).<\/li>\n<li>Hearing impairments \u2013 deaf or hard of hearing (require captions and transcripts for audio and video).<\/li>\n<li>Mobility or motor limitations \u2013 limited hand movement, paralysis, tremors (require full keyboard navigation and accessible form controls).<\/li>\n<li>Cognitive differences \u2013 learning disabilities, ADHD, memory impairments, traumatic brain injury (require clear language, consistent navigation, and simple layouts).<\/li>\n<li>Speech limitations \u2013 difficulty speaking or using voice-based systems (require non-voice interaction options).<\/li>\n<li>Neurological conditions \u2013 seizure disorders or sensory sensitivities (require avoiding flashing or flickering content).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/myapps.northcarolina.edu\/accessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2026\/03\/pour.svg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myapps.northcarolina.edu\/accessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2026\/03\/pour.svg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"POUR \" class=\"wp-image-517 alignright size-medium\" \/><\/a>Guided by the POUR Principles<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Perceivable:<\/strong> Information must be presented in ways that all users can perceive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operable:<\/strong> Users must be able to navigate and interact with content.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Understandable:<\/strong> Content and interfaces must be clear and predictable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Robust:<\/strong> Content must be compatible with assistive technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Why It Matters<\/h2>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s the right thing to do.<\/strong> Everyone deserves equal access to UNC System information and services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It improves usability.<\/strong> Accessible design makes content clearer and easier for all users.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s the law.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/law-and-regs\/regulations\/title-ii-2010-regulations\/#-35200-requirements-for-web-and-mobile-accessibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Title II of the ADA<\/a> requires accessible web and mobile content for state government. 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