Thursday, May 21, 2020 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). According to the GAAD web site, the goal of this day is to talk, think, and learn about digital access/inclusion and people with different disabilities. Digital accessibility is the ability of a website, mobile application, or electronic document to be easily navigated and understood by a wide range of users, including people who have visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive disabilities.
The University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI) promotes accessibility using the principles of Universal design (UD) and assistive technology. Universal design is about making places and resources useable by a world that is very diverse.
Universal design is a priority at HDI. We strive to increase the capacity of our partners and those we serve to ensure that physical and learning environments are accessible to all regardless of education, language, or disability. Visit our website for more details.
The HDI Universal Design Unit offers evaluation, consultation, training, and technical assistance services to review print and online products, communication environments, and devices. Our current clients include higher education, social service agencies, health care, city planning, and private employers.
Contact HDI at kjone@uky.edu to learn more.