{"id":590,"date":"2025-08-19T15:01:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T20:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/digital-accessibility\/?post_type=documentation_guides&p=590"},"modified":"2025-09-09T13:01:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T18:01:15","slug":"why-digital-accessibility-is-important","status":"publish","type":"documentation_guides","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/digital-accessibility\/documentation-guides\/getting-started\/why-digital-accessibility-is-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Digital Accessibility is Important"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Digital accessibility is an essential part of enacting our guiding values<\/a> and making 51ÁÔÆæ an inclusive learning and working environment, in which we advance student success, close equity gaps and promote employee well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When digital resources are designed to be accessible, this means that people with various disabilities \u2014 such as visual, auditory, motor or cognitive impairments \u2014 can interact with 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s websites, apps and digital platforms, including Canvas course sites. This promotes timely and equal access to information and services for everyone.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional reasons why digital accessibility is broadly beneficial to the 51ÁÔÆæ community include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improved User Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Designing for accessibility often enhances usability for all users. Features like responsive design, keyboard navigation and clear content structure benefit everyone, not just those with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n