Digital Content Accessibility Initiatives

Commitment to Inclusivity

MSU Denver is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone has equal access to information and resources. In alignment with CO HB21-1110 and CO HB24-1454, we provide the following updates to ensure compliance and enhance digital accessibility. This information will be updated quarterly as we continue to meet the standards set by the Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology.

October 2024 – March 2025 : Strategic Recommendations Submitted for Review

The Digital Accessibility Task Force has been actively working to support the University’s commitment to accessible digital content. This quarter, the Task Force submitted a set of four tiers of recommendations to senior leadership, each based on varying levels of budget allocation. The tiers range from a minimal approach to a comprehensive, fully funded strategy, with the highest budget tier being the preferred recommendation. Senior leaders are currently reviewing these proposals and exploring potential cost-sharing opportunities to best implement the recommendations across the institution.

Faculty Training on Accessibility

In partnership with the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Design (CTLD), a mandatory accessibility training was rolled out for all faculty members. This training covers a broad range of accessibility topics, including:

• The importance of inclusivity in creating digital materials
• An overview of federal and state laws related to digital accessibility
• Practical applications and tools faculty can use to create accessible content

The goal of this initiative is to enhance faculty knowledge and empower them to contribute to a more inclusive learning environment for all students.

Exploring Grant Funding for PDF Remediation

Recognizing the significant volume of inaccessible PDF materials, the Digital Accessibility Task Force is also exploring potential grant opportunities to assist with PDF remediation efforts. These additional funding sources would help accelerate the University’s progress toward ensuring that all digital documents meet accessibility standards.

July-September, 2024 : Digital Accessibility Initiatives

MSU Denver has launched several key initiatives to advance digital accessibility:

• Digital Accessibility Task Force

  • A dedicated task force meets monthly to drive our digital accessibility efforts.
  • The task force will create an executive summary with actionable recommendations for senior leaders to implement within the current fiscal year.
  • Ensures compliance with HB24-1454 and monitors progress within the one-year grace period for HB21-1110.
  • Facilitates future audits of digital accessibility to provide practical recommendations for senior leadership.

• Resource and Information Updates

  • Regularly updates digital accessibility resources and prominently displays this information on the MSU Denver website at msudenver.edu/accessibility.
  • Ensures accessibility information is easily findable on all pages of the website through the footer.

• Barrier Reporting Process

  • Establishes a clear process for reporting digital accessibility barriers.
  • Publishes an accessible form on the MSU Denver website for both internal and external audiences to report any digital accessibility issues.

We are committed to continually improving our digital accessibility to provide an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

Learn more about MSU Denver’s commitment to digital accessibility and the ongoing accessibility efforts of the Digital Accessibility Committee.

04/29/25
MSU Denver prioritizes digital Accessibility ahead of state and federal deadlines – Early Bird

09/25/2024
Digital Accessibility Webinar
Measuring the Accessibility Status of Higher Education Institutions
Zoom and Watch Party

9/11/2024
Webinar prepares employees to make critical digital-accessibility improvements – Early Bird

9/10/2024
MSU Denver Web Author’s Cohort – University Communications and Marketing – Teams meeting
Topic: Digital Accessibility