Web Accessibility Responsibilities: ��Ĺ��ý, Greater Cincinnati Region

Who is Responsible for Web Accessibility?

Content Owners / Web Editors, Marketing & Communication, and IT

Work together to identify and remediate accessibility barriers

Test the accessibility of software and web apps used online

Attends accessibility training
Writes alternative text descriptions for images.
Reviews pages for accessibility
Creates all content and documents following accessibility guidelines
Designs clear & consistent document navigation
Uses captioned media
Audits content for accessibility guideline adherence before entering into CMS
Maintains department websites
Remediates inaccessible content
Proactively plans for when accessibility barriers are found
Supports accessibility planning & development efforts
Ensures web pages meet accessibility standards
Retains original files (PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
Understands digital accessibility guidelines

Leads efforts to ensure web editors/content owners adhere to accessibility standards
Notifies department when digital accessibility issues arise
Designs clear & consistent web navigation
Embeds accessibility standards in brand and design guides
Tests for accessibility standard adherence
Monitors for accessibility issues within code
Reviews domain for Accessibility issues
Governs accessibility standards and remediation efforts
Reports on domain accessibility scores
Ensures improvement in domain accessibility scores
Increases awareness of the disability experience & works with staff & faculty to proactively reduce barriers via training & consultations

Develops training materials
Offers training sessions & personalized consultation
Manages procurement and system support for select accessibility tools
Increases awareness of the disability experience & works with staff & faculty to proactively reduce barriers
Directs user acceptance testing when third-party components are embedded into domain
Maintains Accessibility Hub website with how-to video tutorials & step-by-step instructions
Administers other aids & services
Tests for accessibility
Develops accessibility plans proactively when barriers are found