Big Time Accessibility at Small Institutions

Managing accessibility and accommodations is a critical part of delivering institutional services equitably to all students. Accessibility is the forward-looking process of advocating for availability of software and hardware to all users. It involves instructional and web materials, as well as modifications to the procurement process. Accommodations are the at-times retroactive process of providing reasonable modifications to these materials and processes to students with disabilities or learning differences. At the same time that we want to pursue these important initiatives, the task is challenging and at times daunting at almost all institutions, and even more so at smaller colleges. Policies, partnerships, organization, and focus at all levels are key. Come hear how some small institutions have worked collaboratively with other departments and offices in unique and impactful ways to achieve these important outcomes.