[Ucrfacultyandstaff] Accessibility for All: Week 1 of the UCR Digital Deep Clean

[UCR Provost]

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The UCR Digital Deep Clean

Welcome to week one of UCR's 10-week digital deep-cleaning challenge, which
aims to support UCR faculty and staff as we collectively work to implement
new digital accessibility standards in response to updates to the Americans
with Disabilities Act <https://www.ada.gov/resources/2024-03-08-web-rule/>
 and UC policy
<https://www.ucop.edu/electronic-accessibility/initiative/policy.html>.
Read the letter to campus from Chancellor Hu and Provost Watkins
<https://insideucr.ucr.edu/announcements/2026/01/29/important-federal-and-systemwide-requirements-affecting-digital-content>

Just as we might feel overwhelmed by the prospect of cleaning and
organizing our home, the prospect of systematically reviewing years of
digital content to meet the new accessibility requirements may seem
daunting. However, just as physical environments are best maintained
through focused, incremental efforts, our digital spaces become more
accessible when we address them methodically, one space at a time. For the
next 10 weeks, we'll learn how to tidy up our digital spaces "room by room"
through a guided process.
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Week One: The Toolshed

We’re starting our digital deep-cleaning efforts in the "Toolshed." Before
we can tidy up, we need the right gear. This week, we’re asking all faculty
and staff to install the Grackle plug-in, explore the Digital Accessibility
page, and take a tour of the Learning Hub.
Tools in the Toolshed

[image: A laptop showing the UCR Digital Accessibility webpage]
Digital Accessibility Page

The Digital Accessibility webpage is your go-to resource for information,
training, and resources that will help you meet the new accessibility
requirements.
View the Webpage <https://accessibility.ucr.edu/digital-accessibility>

[image: A magnifying glass focused on the Grackle Docs logo]
Your Accessibility Assistant: Grackle

Grackle is a suite of accessibility add-ons for Google Workspace that scans
files for digital accessibility issues, such as missing alt text or
incorrect heading structures, and flags items of concern.
Install Grackle <https://accessibility.ucr.edu/grackle>

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Learning Hub

Access curated training based on the types of digital content you produce
and manage. Be sure to log into SiteImprove with your UCR NetID to access
the training materials.
Explore Training Materials
<https://accessibility.ucr.edu/digital-accessibility/siteimprove-training>

Faculty Focus

If you're an instructor, you may be wondering how to approach your Canvas
course content and materials created with other instructional technology.
The XCITE Center for Teaching and Learning has additional tools for your
toolshed, which we encourage you to explore.
View Accessibility Resources for Faculty
<https://teaching.ucr.edu/accessibility-guidance-faculty>
Register for Upcoming Workshops
<https://teaching.ucr.edu/accessibility-workshops>

Website Wranglers
Learn About SiteImprove for Websites
<https://websites.ucr.edu/accessibility/siteimprove>
Request to Join the Update Meetings <kathleen.rondeau-taylor at ucr.edu>

If you're an editor, contributor, or owner of a website on the ucr.edu domain,
SiteImprove is more than just a training resource. If you do not yet have
access to site reports, submit a service request
<https://ucrsupport.service-now.com/ucr_portal/?id=sc_cat_item&sys_id=5b1a21491b52b340f57543f8cd4bcbd9>
to
Campus Web Solutions.


Access barrier? Report digital accessibility issues or request remediation
<https://ucrsupport.service-now.com/ucr_portal?id=ucr_accessibility_form_login>
of
inaccessible digital content.

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