Digital Accessibility
In support of SU's mission "to empower our students with the knowledge, skills, and core values that contribute to active citizenship, gainful employment, and life-long learning in a democratic society and interdependent world", ID&D in collaboration with the Office of Access & Accommodations (OAA), Division of Inclusion, Access, and Belonging and Office of Information Technology aims to make accessibility a part of everyday work in order to ensure that all digital content is accessible to all individuals.
January 8-9 Digital Accessibility Spring Cleaning Event
Salisbury University, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore and Wor-Wic Community College are teaming up to help faculty and staff with digital accessibility by hosting virtual sessions, along with the University System of Maryland on January 8-9, 2026. Before the spring semester begins, spend some time assessing and remediating your course materials and workplace documents. Whether you're a faculty member preparing courses or a staff member managing shared resources, Spring Cleaning offers the perfect opportunity to ensure your digital content is accessible to everyone. For the session schedule and registration, please see the 2026 Digital Accessibility Spring Cleaning website .
Digital Accessibility Pop-Up Support
Join our Digital Accessibility Pop-up Support sessions right in your academic building for hands-on, in-person support from an Instructional Designer. Can’t attend in-person, look for our virtual sessions. These informal sessions are a great opportunity to bring your device and learn how to implement accessibility best practices in your digital materials.
Countdown to Digital Accessibility
April 24, 2026
What is Digital Accessibility?
Digital accessibility is the ability of a website, social media, mobile application or electronic document to be easily navigated and understood by a wide range of users, including those users who have visual, auditory, motor or cognitive disabilities. It is achieved by using standards and best practices and benefits everyone by making digital content easier to use and understand, more compatible with different devices, and more flexible for various needs. Learn more about accessibility basics.
SU's Digital Accessibility Campaign
Salisbury University is committed to making digital accessibility a core aspect of operations. Dr. Haley Cristea from ID&D and Director Candace Henry from the DRC launched the campaign on April 9, 2025 with the following webinar:
The goal of this campaign is to make digital information and experiences accessible to everyone without barriers, by embedding accessibility into the fabric of everyday work. This campaign includes
- raising awareness
- providing training and support
- developing broader support systems across campus
This campaign aligns with recent updates to Title II regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act that require public universities to comply with federal digital accessibility standards by April 2026. This site will serve as a hub for information, training and resources and will be updated over the next 12 months.