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Theme: Visual meaningTip 6 : Color & ContrastCore skill: Don’t rely on color alone to convey meaning for accessibility.Why it matters Users with low vision or color-blindness may not perceive color differences. Low contrast text can also be unreadable for many users.What to do (2-minute action)Ensure…

Tip 5: Plain Language & Readability Core skill: Write clearly and concisely for accessibility.Why it matters Accessible content benefits people with cognitive disabilities, screen reader users, non-native English speakers, and anyone skimming quickly.What to do (3-minute action)Use short sentences…

Tip 3: Write Meaningful LinksCore skill: Create clear, descriptive links that tell users exactly where the link will take them.Why this mattersMany people who use screen readers navigate websites by moving through links without reading the surrounding page content. If multiple links simply say “click here,” …

USDA NIFA has released the AFRI Education and Workforce Development funding opportunity aimed at addressing projected workforce shortages across the agricultural, food, forestry, rangeland, and energy resources sectors. This opportunity supports education and training initiatives designed to strengthen the…

 Providing action and intentionality to our shared Principles. Welcome to a monthly series where each month the Workplace Inclusion and Belonging unit spins the dial and spotlights one of UC ANR Principles of Community and turns intention into action.Join in the unpacking of a new principle every month,…

 News flash/update: Professor Louie Yang, a community ecologist in the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, will be the speaker at the Pacific Coast Entomological Society (PCES) meeting at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24 in Room 122 of Briggs Hall, University of California, Davis.Yang, whose…

Tip 1: Headings (Structure)Core skill: Use proper headings to structure content for accessibility.Why it matters Headings allow screen reader users and keyboard users to understand, skim, and navigate content efficiently. Without proper headings, documents and web pages are read as one long, undifferentiated…