Overview
The Digital Accessibility Community of Practice brings together individuals across UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) who are interested in advancing accessibility through collaboration, shared learning, and mutual support.
Accessibility is a shared responsibility, and many accessibility challenges are best addressed by learning from others who are doing similar work. The Community of Practice provides a space to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, share resources, and build accessibility knowledge across the organization.
Whether you are new to accessibility or have years of experience, you are welcome to participate.
Purpose
The Community of Practice supports UC ANR's accessibility efforts by:
- Encouraging collaboration across units and programs
- Sharing accessibility knowledge and best practices
- Promoting consistent accessibility practices
- Identifying common challenges and solutions
- Increasing organizational accessibility capacity
- Building relationships among accessibility advocates and practitioners
The Community of Practice is intended to support learning, networking, and knowledge sharing. It does not serve as a policymaking or risk-acceptance body.
Who Should Participate?
Participation is open to anyone with an interest in digital accessibility, including:
- Content creators
- Website editors and site owners
- Communications and marketing staff
- Project managers and project teams
- Technology owners and system administrators
- Managers and supervisors
- Accessibility advocates and liaisons
- Members of accessibility working groups or committees
You do not need to be an accessibility expert to participate.
Activities
Community activities may include:
- Discussion meetings
- Resource sharing
- Peer learning opportunities
- Show-and-tell sessions
- Accessibility demonstrations
- Lessons learned and case studies
- Guest speakers
- Group problem-solving
- Accessibility awareness activities
Topics may range from introductory accessibility concepts to advanced implementation strategies.
Benefits of Participation
Community members can:
- Learn from colleagues across UC ANR
- Discover practical accessibility tools and techniques
- Share successes and challenges
- Stay informed about accessibility initiatives and resources
- Ask questions in a supportive environment
- Build connections with others working on accessibility
Accessibility work is often easier and more effective when people can learn from one another.
Areas of Interest
Topics discussed within the Community of Practice may include:
- Web Content
- Documents and PDFs
- Images and graphics
- Color and visual design
- Video and multimedia
- Email and social media
- Accessibility testing and evaluation
- Procurement and vendor accessibility
- Accessibility governance
- ADA Title II implementation efforts
- Training and awareness strategies
Topics may evolve over time based on community interests and organizational priorities.
Guiding Principles
The Community of Practice is built on a few simple principles:
Learn Together
Accessibility is an evolving field. Everyone has something to learn and something to contribute.
Share Knowledge
Sharing resources, experiences, and lessons learned helps strengthen accessibility practices across UC ANR.
Support One Another
Questions are encouraged. Community members are expected to engage respectfully and constructively.
Focus on Continuous Improvement
Accessibility is a journey. Progress is achieved through consistent learning and incremental improvements over time.
Get Involved
Interested in participating?
Community meeting schedules, announcements, and participation opportunities will be posted on the Events page.
If you would like to learn more or express interest in participating, visit Contact Us or attend an upcoming community event.
Building an Accessible UC ANR
Creating accessible digital experiences requires collaboration across the organization. By sharing knowledge, supporting one another, and learning together, the Community of Practice helps build the skills, relationships, and culture needed to make accessibility part of everyday work at UC ANR.