Accessibility Summit Videos

On Wednesday, January 21, SUNY Oswego faculty gathered for an all-day digital accessibility summit, focusing on Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. By April 24, 2026, all of our digital materials—including anything delivered through a web browser or mobile app—need to meet specific accessibility guidelines. Since this covers most of our digital content, meeting these standards isn’t just a goal; it’s a legal requirement for our institution.

We each have a role to play in this work. The videos below are offered to give our campus community a clear understanding of our collective responsibilities and obligations to create and share digital experiences that everyone can use.

Additional opportunities for professional development will be offered during the Spring 2026 semester.

Summit Welcome and Kickoff

Kristen Eichhorn, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, provides opening comments to kickoff the Accessibility Summit.

Access for All: Title II Essentials

Nicole Decker and Rebecca Mushtare cover the basics of the updated regulations related to Title Ⅱ of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).

Five Principles of Accessibility

Presented by Daniel Laird, Kate DeForest, Casey Raymond, Anna Croyle, and Emily Bovier, this session covers five principles of accessibility:

Identify content types
Provide text equivalents
Use color carefully
Provide descriptive hyperlinks
Use clear language

Universal Design for Learning

Chris Hromalik introduces the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, its connection to accessibility efforts, and how UDL can make for effective, efficient and engaging experiences for students.