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Department of Global Health

Accessibility

The Digital Initiatives Group (DIGI) is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. As part of the University of Washington, we are dedicated to making our digital content accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities.

University of Washington Accessibility

The University of Washington is committed to being inclusive and accessible for everyone. At UW, diversity is one of our core values and our campus is strengthened and enriched by people with disabilities. Accessibility creates a community where everyone can bring their whole self to campus and have the opportunity to thrive.

Learn more about Accessibility at the University of Washington.

Digital Accessibility Standards

We strive to ensure our website and digital content meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards, as adopted by the University of Washington. These guidelines help make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive impairments.

For more information about UW’s IT accessibility standards, visit UW IT Accessibility Standards.

Our Accessibility Efforts

We are actively working to improve the accessibility of our website and digital content. Our efforts include:

  • Using semantic HTML structure for improved navigation
  • Providing alternative text for images
  • Ensuring sufficient color contrast for text readability
  • Making interactive elements keyboard accessible
  • Using clear and consistent navigation
  • Providing captions and transcripts for video content where available

Accessibility in Our Open Source Products

As stewards of open source health information systems including OpenELIS Global, OpenCR, and GOFR, we are committed to making these tools accessible to users worldwide. We welcome community contributions that improve accessibility in our open source projects.

Alternative Formats

Website content and publications will be made available in an accessible alternative format upon request. Please contact us if you need assistance accessing any content on our website.

Report an Accessibility Issue

We are continually working to improve accessibility. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know:

Digital Initiatives Group
Email: digit@uw.edu

University Accessibility Resources