Moving websites to AWS, Academics redesign, WDS 4.0, and Accessibility Role Plugin
Reminders
Digital Accessibility is Everyone’s Responsibility
The required digital accessibility assessment is for all WSU employees who create or publish digital content, such as email, documents, multimedia, and websites, are responsible for ensuring it is accessible and provides an inclusive experience.
Accessibility Assessment, User Roles, and Login Procedures
Web Communication is moving to include Digital Accessibility procedures within its WordPress platform per the WSU policy (EP07) and procedures (BPPM 85.55). This will include updating the Web Support Tickets, adding accessibility roles to User Profiles, and connecting the OKTA login with the user’s digital accessibility assessment status.
- Web Support Tickets
Implementation: September 2024 - Accessibility Roles
Implementation: October 2024 - OKTA Login and Assessment
Implementation: December 2024/January 2025
What We Are Working on
Web Design System
- WDS 4.0: Matt continues to build blocks for WDS 4.0
Projects
- Migration to AWS: Danial will be finishing up moving networks into AWS.
- Academics: Adam is building the wireframe for Academics. Josh is compiling search engine data for Academics.
- Accessibility Role Plugin: Dan is working on building the plugin to add Accessibility Roles to User’s profile.
New at Digital Accessibility
Upcoming Events
- Updates to Federal Disability Rights Law in the Digital Space
October 29 at 10:00 am – 11:30 am - Catching up with ADA Title II Regulations for Web Content and Mobile App Accessibility
November 6 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am - ADA Title II Regulations Exemptions and Questions
November 20 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Glitch List
Submit a web support ticket to Report a Bug/Issue if you find a glitch.