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Check out these tips and best practices.":1,"#Accessibility Checklists are step-by-step guides to make sure content you've already created is accessible.":1,"#Here's the How-To guide to D2L":1,"#help you understand and address common accessibility issues.":1,"#How-To guides":1,"#Are you new to digital accessibility or just want a refresher? Accessibility 101 goes over the basics.":1,"#Take advantage of these other resources in the Accessibility Learning Hub to support you:":1,"#Other Accessibility Learning Hub resources":1,"#Aims: Microsoft 365 Transition Update":1,"#WCAG: Web Accessibility Writing Tips":1,"#Learning Environments: Office 365 \"Cheat Sheet\" for Making Word Documents Accessible":1,"#Portland Community College: Web Accessibility Massive Open Online Course":1,"#Faculty Teaching and Learning Center Accessibility Learning Series Recordings (Click on Previous Session Materials)":1,"#More accessibility resources for faculty":1,"#. Choose a date/time and receive a Zoom URL in the confirmation email.":1,"#Schedule a 15-minute Zoom support appointment":1,"#Join the Faculty Accessibility Slack channel:":1,"#If you are feeling stuck on an accessibility-related issue or have questions about specific accessibility topics, here are a few ways to find support:":1,"#Aims Faculty Digital Accessibility Support":1,"#The resources on this page are designed to help you make the digital content you create accessible.":1,"#Audio-visual content":1,"#Web and mobile content":1,"#D2L courses":1,"#Syllabi":1,"#Faculty are responsible for creating accessible content, including:":1,"#Accessibility Trainings and Resources for Aims Faculty":1,"#Au vu de tous ses succès, Jackie résume son expérience ainsi: « Mes objectifs m’ont aidée à avoir suffisamment confiance en moi pour vouloir réussir. »":1,"#La petite communauté d'Aims a permis à Jackie de s'épanouir et de se préparer à entamer un nouveau chapitre de sa vie. « Aims a été le tremplin qui m'a permis d'intégrer une université », a-t-elle déclaré. « Je n'aurais jamais été aussi bien préparée sans Aims, surtout grâce à toutes les personnes formidables que j'y ai rencontrées. »":1,"#Les effectifs réduits des classes à Aims ont permis à Jackie de réussir ses études et de tisser des liens sociaux solides. « Comme les classes étaient petites à Aims, j'ai pu établir des relations privilégiées avec mes camarades et j'ai ainsi noué de très belles amitiés. »":1,"#Aims Community College automotive students shine at the SkillsUSA Colorado competition, earning seven medals and three gold finishes. Top performers now advance to the national championships, highlighting the strength of Aims’ hands-on automotive training and nationally recognized programs.":1,"#On September 16, the Spotlight Speaker Series returns in a new, high-impact format at the Welcome Center. This year’s event features change expert Cassandra Worthy, Susan Cain, and Dan Heath. Together, they will share powerful insights on navigating change, leading effectively and unlocking personal and organizational potential.":1,"#April 28, 2026":1,"#Open submenu":1,"#jgonz225@aims.edu":1,"#Transcript with Arty on 29/4/2026, 11:35:28 a.m.":1,"#g.maldonado@aims.edu":1,"#j.guerra3@aims.edu":1,"#3 females in caps and gowns with diplomas":1,"#Photos and Video Celebrating Spring 2026 Grads":1,"#personal profile view, outling the personal tab and the residency tab":1,"#View Time Off / Absence | Aims Community College":1,"#View absence balances in Workday":1,"#View absence requests in Workday":1,"#Enter a date in the As Of field.":1,"#Click the Absence Balance button under the View section.":1,"#View Time Off / Absence Balances":1,"#Click My Absence under the View section. A report of your absence requests displays.":1,"#This aid will guide the user to view time off and absences in Workday.":1,"#peut être à la fois passionnant et complexe. C'est une décision importante ; il est donc essentiel d'adopter une approche réfléchie et organisée. Plusieurs questions méritent réflexion avant de choisir votre prochaine destination, et Transfer Services est là pour vous accompagner.":1,"#Un curso de Ciencias Sociales y del Comportamiento de la Ruta GT de las siguientes categorías: GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3":1,"#Transcript with Arty on 4/28/2026, 10:52:24 p.m.":1,"#15 de febrero de 2027":1,"#1 de febrero de 2027":1,"#21 de septiembre de 2026":1,"#13 de julio de 2026":1,"#28 de agosto de 2026, 17:00":1,"#4 de junio de 2026, 17:00":1,"#Applying for graduation does not mean you have registered to attend the Commencement Ceremony. Invites to the Commencement Ceremony are sent out each term, once available. Once the invite is sent out, you must register to attend the ceremony by the deadline. If you do not register by the deadline, you will not receive tickets for your guests to attend the live ceremony in the auditorium. Instead they would be invited to celebrate with you before and after the ceremony and can watch the livestream in the Ballroom.":1,"#Applying for graduation does not mean you have registered to attend the Commencement Ceremony. Invites to the Commencement Ceremony are sent out each term, once available. Once the invite is sent out, you must register to attend the ceremony by the deadline.":1,"#This page outlines the academic requirements and the application process for graduation from Aims Community College. It is highly recommended to run a new degree audit every time you register or when changes are made to your record (i.e. course substitutions, transfer work, major changes, certificate change). This will help you stay on track for graduation requirements. Please review the 'Submitting an Official Graduation Application' job aid for assistance with how to apply for graduation.":1,"#estolas":1,"#Se aplica una política de bolsas transparentes para la Graduación. Cada invitado puede llevar una (1) bolsa transparente grande (de 30 cm de ancho x 30 cm de alto x 15 cm de profundidad o una bolsa Ziploc de un galón), además de un (1) artículo personal pequeño, como un clutch o billetera pequeña, que no exceda las 11,4 cm x 16,5 cm.":1,"#Caps and gowns are available for pickup at the Aims Bookstore in the Student Commons on the Greeley Campus at least one week prior to the ceremony. Additional information about cap & gown distribution will be in the Commencement Registration sent out.":1,"#Ticket availability may differ between ceremonies based on the number of students who register to attend.":1,"#*Note:":1,"#for Commencement will receive access codes to request tickets for their assigned ceremony, the following week. The number of tickets each student receives cannot be guaranteed until registration for Commencement is officially closed.":1,"#registered":1,"#There will only be a specific amount of tickets each student can request once Commencement Registration has ended. After registration closes, all students who are":1,"#Fall and Summer graduates will be invited to attend the Fall ceremony, and Spring graduates will be invited to attend one of the Spring ceremonies, based on academic division.":1,"#For the Spring 2026 ceremonies, March 4 is the deadline to submit graduation applications to ensure names will be included in the Spring Commencement Program. Students can still apply for graduation after this date, however, their name will not be included in the program.":1,"#Keep an eye on your aims.edu email and watch for an invitation to register. Fill out all of the fields in the commencement registration form and submit. You will receive confirmation of your submission.":1,"#Spring graduates are invited to their specific ceremony based on the Academic Division of their program. They will be notified accordingly once registration opens.":1,"#Le bâtiment Aims Allied Health and Sciences est un centre d'apprentissage ultramoderne dédié aux sciences médicales et naturelles, situé sur le campus de Greeley. Des formations pratiques dans des salles de classe entièrement équipées permettent aux étudiants d'approfondir leurs connaissances en biologie, chimie, physique, géologie et bien plus encore.":1,"#a.lopezprieto@aims.edu":1,"#To support your end-of-semester studies, the Learning Commons will be open for two Saturdays in May.":1,"#Stressed? Hungry? Both? Grab some snacks plus a CARE To Go Kit from the CARE Team on May 5. No pressure, just vibes.":1,"#CARE To Go Kits":1,"#If you’re sacrificing areas of wellness to do your best academically, it’s not actually your best.":1,"#Trainer Tip of the Week: Are You in a Vicious or Virtuous Cycle?":1,"#Transcript with Arty on 4/28/2026, 10:23:33 a.m.":1,"#Transcript with Arty on 4/28/2026, 10:23:32 a.m.":1,"#Transcript with Arty on 28/4/2026, 6:21:03 a.m.":1,"#Celebrating Community College Month: Why Aims Is the Best Decision Ever | Aims Community College":1,"#Ready to make the best decision ever? Take the first step toward your future and apply today at":1,"#, supporters, business partners, and our community to join the 2025 Community College Month campaign to bring attention to the value and importance of the college to our community. Use the hashtags #CCMonth and #BestDecisionEver, and make sure you tag Aims in your posts.":1,"#former students":1,"#Aims encourages current and":1,"#Learn more about Jeff":1,"#“The Aims community, to me, means just a sense of belonging. Aims has the tagline \"All In.\" And you might think it's like, ‘Students, you go all in on your studies,’ but it's, ‘The Aims community is all in for you.’ They'll give you everything you need, everything you want just to help you succeed and move forward and make a difference.”":1,"#Learn More About Jeremiah":1,"#“When you actually come here and realize it really is a community, well, that's a game changer. I love the people here, the events here, the clubs, organizations. It's definitely going to be a big part of my life. I feel like even in the future, 10 years from now.”":1,"#Isaiah Salas":1,"#“Do it. Take the leap. Come to Aims. The only thing that's holding anybody back from being successful here is themselves. And Aims has all of the tools that you need in order to be successful.”":1,"#“The Aims community means accepting everybody. It's a culture of genuine people who just want to have an impact. Almost everybody I've interacted with wants to have some sort of positive impact on my life.”":1,"#Learn more about Darlene":1,"#“Aims is worth the experience. Come to the college. You're not going to be disappointed. Aims has a wealth of knowledge, resources and community support. Coming to Aims will probably be one of the best decisions you've ever made.”":1,"#Learn more about Brian":1,"#“It's been a journey just to get to Aims. I would tell my younger self, ‘This is where you should’ve been in the beginning.’”":1,"#Affordability is just one aspect of the Aims story. The College emphasizes inclusivity, accessibility, student-focused learning, state-of-the-art facilities and small class sizes. Below are what some of our students and alumni say about why choosing Aims has been the “best decision ever.”":1,"#initiative makes higher education tuition-free for many Coloradoans.":1,"#awarded students $253,105 in foundation scholarships and grants. Additionally, the new":1,"#Many learners are not burdened with student loans because tuition at Aims averages 50% less than nearby two-year schools and 80% less than area four-year institutions. Last year, the":1,"#Did you know that from 1968 through 2024, Aims graduated 36,969 students? Aims is the “best decision ever,” according to many who have attended it and acquired high-quality higher education with little or no student debt. You may have even seen the billboards across Northern Colorado boasting a surprising statistic that has received much attention: “91% of Aims students graduate without debt.”":1,"#Debt-Free Degrees Are the Norm at Aims":1,"#The 2025 theme is the “best decision ever” because many students and graduates fondly remember their community college experience and how it has transformed their lives.":1,"#Enter Time Worked - Part Time Hourly Employees | Aims Community College":1,"#Enter Time options screen":1,"#Time icon":1,"#For employees with multiple jobs, when entering hours choose the appropriate position associated to hours worked.":1,"#For corrections, click on the time entry, update the number of hours and click OK to save or Delete to remove the time entry.":1,"#For part time employees with a student job, use the clock in and out method for your student position and use a paper time sheet (request from your supervisor) for your part time position.":1,"#Click on the day for which you want to enter time.":1,"#Click This Week/Last Week or Select Week under Enter Time.":1,"#Part Time Employee":1,"#Learning Commons - Testing Center (":1,"#) for the following:":1,"#Please refer to the Front Desk (":1,"#Learning Commons - Testing Center (303-718-5305) FTLupton.LC@aims.edu":1,"#Please refer to the Front Desk (303-857-4022) for the following:":1,"#104 E Fourth St":1,"#260 College Ave":1,"#Transcript with Arty on 4/27/2026, 9:15:05 p.m.":1,"#If you are a veteran student auditing a course under Colorado House Bill 22-1407 please contact the Aims Veteran Services Department at veterans@aims.edu or 970-339-6553.":1,"#To register for two classes with a time conflict, please speak with both instructors and then submit a Time Conflict Registration Request.":1,"#To register for a class that is closed, please first speak with the instructor and then submit a Closed Course Registration Request.":1,"#Aims Automotive Students Earn Top Honors at SkillsUSA Colorado Competition | Aims Community College":1,"#Aims Skills USA student and Faculty at 2026 Statewide competition":1,"#The success at SkillsUSA is no surprise when you look at the strength of Aims’ automotive programs. The college’s automotive degrees are nationally recognized and accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, ensuring students are learning to industry standards from day one. Located at the Automotive & Technology Center on the Windsor Campus, the program emphasizes hands-on training that translates directly into the workforce.":1,"#For three Aims students, their 2026 SkillsUSA journey is just getting started. Gold medalists Diana Perry, Megan Pierre and Cloud Kline are headed to Atlanta this June to represent Colorado at the SkillsUSA Championships. More than 6,000 state champions from across the U.S. will compete in 115 skilled and leadership events, going head-to-head in one of the world’s biggest workforce development competitions.":1,"#Miranda Eckhardt | silver second place":1,"#Secondary Auto Collision":1,"#Diana Perry | gold first place":1,"#Diana Perry | silver second place":1,"#Cloud Kline | gold first place":1,"#Post-Secondary Collision Damage Appraisal":1,"#Megan Pierret | gold first place":1,"#Post-Secondary Auto Refinishing":1,"#Olivia Chivers | bronze third place":1,"#Jesse Biederman | silver second place":1,"#Post-Secondary Auto Collision":1,"#This April, Aims Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing students competed in Pueblo for the SkillsUSA Colorado State Competition and drove away with an impressive seven medals.":1,"#Aims Community College Automotive Technology students at the 2026 Colorado SkillsUSA Competition, pictured left to right: Diana Perry, Megan Pierret, Cloud Kline, Jesse Biederman, Olivia Chivers and Miranda Eckhardt.":1,"#April 27, 2026":1,"#With seven medals and three first-place finishes, Aims Community College students will represent Colorado at the SkillsUSA national championships in June.":1,"#Transcript with Arty on 27/4/2026, 5:57:07 p.m.":1,"#Este curso abarca los fundamentos básicos de la hidráulica, incluyendo la inspección, el mantenimiento mínimo y las consideraciones de seguridad. Cumple con los estándares de acreditación del programa de Inspección, Mantenimiento y Reparaciones Menores; Tecnología de Servicio para Camiones Medianos/Pesados/Tecnología de Servicio Maestro para Camiones Medianos/Pesados (IMMR/TST/MTST). Se aplican tarifas de matrícula diferenciadas. Este curso no se puede repetir para obtener créditos.":1,"#Este curso abarca la reparación, el reemplazo, la medición y el ajuste de componentes como bombas, válvulas de control y cilindros. Cumple con los estándares de acreditación del programa de Tecnología de Servicio Maestro para Camiones Medianos/Pesados (MTST). Se aplican tarifas de matrícula diferenciadas. Requisito previo: DPM 1092 con una calificación de \"C\" o superior. Este curso no se puede repetir para obtener créditos.":1,"#Este curso abarca el funcionamiento y la reparación de motores diésel, con especial énfasis en el bloque de cilindros de motores de gran cilindrada. Incluye el desmontaje, la inspección y el montaje de motores diésel. Cumple con los estándares de acreditación del programa de Tecnología de Servicio Maestro para Camiones Medianos/Pesados (MTST). Se aplican tarifas de matrícula diferenciadas. Este curso no se puede repetir para obtener créditos.":1,"#Este curso abarca la teoría y el funcionamiento de los motores diésel, con especial énfasis en las culatas, el diagnóstico y la reparación del tren de válvulas. Se introduce la importancia del sistema de refrigeración en el diagnóstico y la reparación. Este curso cumple con los estándares de acreditación del programa de Tecnología de Servicio para Camiones Medianos/Pesados (TST/MTST). Se aplican tarifas de matrícula diferenciadas. Este curso no se puede repetir para obtener créditos.":1,"#Este curso abarca la teoría de funcionamiento y reparación de sistemas de inyección de combustible, incluyendo el desmontaje, montaje y procedimientos de mantenimiento de sus componentes. Cumple con los estándares de acreditación del programa de Tecnología de Servicio para Camiones Medianos/Pesados (TST/MTST). Se aplican tarifas de matrícula diferenciadas. Este curso no se puede repetir para obtener créditos.":1,"#Este curso abarca el diagnóstico, el mantenimiento y la reparación de sistemas de calefacción y ventilación para equipos pesados. Cumple con los estándares de acreditación del programa de Inspección, Mantenimiento y Reparaciones Menores; Tecnología de Servicio para Camiones Medianos/Pesados/Tecnología de Servicio Maestro para Camiones Medianos/Pesados (IMMR/TST/MTST). Se aplican tarifas de matrícula diferenciadas. Este curso no se puede repetir para obtener créditos.":1,"#Este curso abarca teoría eléctrica básica, diseño de circuitos, métodos de cableado, uso del multímetro y diagramas de cableado, incluyendo la demostración de procedimientos de prueba en circuitos eléctricos. Cumple con los estándares de acreditación del programa de Inspección, Mantenimiento y Reparación Menor; Tecnología de Servicio para Camiones Medianos/Pesados/Tecnología de Servicio Maestro para Camiones Medianos/Pesados (IMMR/TST/MTST). Se aplican tarifas de matrícula diferenciadas. Este curso no se puede repetir para obtener créditos.":1,"#Incluye el diagnóstico y la reparación de sistemas de frenos antibloqueo (ABS), control automático de tracción (ATC) y control electrónico de estabilidad (ESC) para vehículos pesados. Este curso cumple con los estándares de acreditación del programa de Tecnología de Servicio para Camiones Medianos/Pesados/Tecnología de Servicio Maestro para Camiones Medianos/Pesados (TST/MTST). Se aplican tarifas de matrícula diferenciadas. Este curso no se puede repetir para obtener créditos.":1,"#Abarca la historia, el desarrollo, la teoría, el funcionamiento y los procedimientos de servicio de los motores diésel Duramax utilizados en camiones de General Motors. Se aplican tarifas de matrícula diferenciadas. El curso no es repetible para obtener créditos.":1,"#Abarca la historia, el desarrollo, la teoría, el funcionamiento y los procedimientos de servicio de los motores diésel Powerstroke utilizados en camionetas Ford. Se aplican tarifas de matrícula diferenciadas. El curso no es repetible para obtener créditos.":1,"#Presenta los fundamentos de los sistemas de frenos de aire de servicio pesado, la inspección y los procedimientos de servicio mínimo. Este curso cumple con los estándares de acreditación del programa de Inspección, Mantenimiento y Reparaciones Menores (IMMR). Se aplican tarifas de matrícula diferenciadas. El curso no es repetible para obtener créditos.":1,"#Se centra en mantener un taller diésel de servicio pesado seguro y limpio. Se hace hincapié en el uso y cuidado adecuados de herramientas manuales, eléctricas, neumáticas e hidráulicas. Se explica cómo limpiar el equipo correctamente, manipular y desechar materiales peligrosos correctamente y aplicar las normativas vigentes. También se hace hincapié en el uso adecuado de equipos de elevación. Se aplican tasas de matrícula diferenciadas. Se requiere la aprobación del departamento. Este curso tiene requisitos de admisión. Para más información, consulte la página web del programa: https://www.aims.edu/degrees-certificates/automotive-collision-repair-technology. El curso no es repetible para obtener créditos.":1,"#Transcript with Arty on 4/27/2026, 5:32:56 PM":1,"#Meet with your Coach":1,"#Get connected to support and resources early":1,"#Stay on the fastest path to graduation":1,"#Don’t take extra or unnecessary credits":1,"#Choose the right classes for your program":1,"#7:030 a.m. - 5:30p.m.":1,"#2026 Summer Hours":1,"#… Before Your Advising Appointment Appointment | Important To Dos, Tools, & Technology Complete before requesting an advising appointment Your onboarding steps must be completed in Workday prior to requesting an Advising Appointment. Use the links below to familiarize …":1,"#… Grades, Rosters & Advising Updated Workday Information & Resources Please take …":1,"#… Advising FAQ This page provides answers to common questions students might have about advising at Aims. Visit the Student Enrollment & Records FAQ … information for students enrolled at Aims. General Advising FAQ Can I get my registration hold removed? There …":1,"#… Advising Office - Greeley Welcome Center | Room: 218 4901 … United States Greeley Campus Advisors provide one-on-one advising throughout your academic career at Aims. The Greeley Campus Advising Office is located in the Welcome Center. Find …":1,"#… Advising Office - Windsor Gateway Building | Room: 305 4901 W … United States Windsor Campus Advisors provide one-on-one advising throughout your academic career at Aims. The Windsor Campus Advising Office is located in Room 305 of the Gateway …":1,"#… Advising Syllabus Document Resource /system/files/resource/Advising%20Syllabus%2004.01.26.pdf …":1,"#Advising Syllabus":1,"#… Advising Add to myLinks …":1,"#… Advising Aims Student Success Coaches are committed to … for the student’s expressed goals. Learn More About Advising How to Check Your Progress Towards …":1,"#… HS2Aims Advising HS2Aims Advising provides success coaches to support high school … their future at Aims after graduating high school. HS2Aims Advising is located in the Transitions Center on the Greeley …":1,"#… Advising Builds relationships and trust with students to … and pursue their educational and career goals. Plan Ahead. Advising Has Changed. Aim. Plan. Achieve. Advising is now by appointment year-round--no more \"Walk Ins\" …":1,"#Transcript with Arty on 27/4/2026, 2:23:11 p.m.":1,"#o.tshitenda@aims.edu":1,"#Bản dịch kém":1,"#Bản dịch tốt":1,"#Ý kiến phản hồi của bạn sẽ được dùng để góp phần cải thiện Google Dịch":1,"#Đánh giá bản dịch này":1,"#Văn bản gốc":1,"#… certificate program includes 90 hours of advanced CNA training, covering skills such as sterile techniques, … documentation. Requirements to Enroll: Current Colorado CNA Certification: You must have a current certification … specialized skills that set you apart from traditional CNA roles. Ready to Get Started? Space is limited, and …":1,"#… to participate in the program. Scheduling Your Nurse Aide/CNA Orientation If you need to take the Accuplacer, please … or higher). You must attend the mandatory Aims nurse aide/CNA orientation to register for a nurse aide class. … must be present. Plan Ahead to Attend the Nurse Aide/CNA Orientation Due to the high demand for the nurse aide/CNA …":1,"#What Is Digital Accessibility? | Aims Community College":1,"#World Health Organization: Disability":1,"#Cognitive and neurodiverse: Gain from clear layouts, consistent navigation, and reduced cognitive load.":1,"#Mobility/Motor-impaired: Navigate using keyboards, adaptive switches, or speech recognition tools rather than a mouse.":1,"#Deaf and hard-of-hearing: Benefit from audio and video captions, transcripts, audio descriptions, and visual alerts.":1,"#Visually impaired: Rely on screen readers, screen magnification, high-contrast settings, and scalable fonts to interact with content.":1,"#Improving accessibility can help people with disabilities to navigate the web and interact with content more effectively. Key user groups that benefit from digital accessibility work are the following:":1,"#Digital accessibility improves overall user experience for everyone, making online content more intuitive and user-friendly. Besides being required by law, working on digital accessibility at colleges and universities can remove barriers for students and educators so that they can access content within LMS courses, websites, mobile apps, documents, OER, and publisher platforms. Everyone needs to be provided with access to information and to be given the opportunity to participate fully in online educational activities.":1,"#Why Is This Important?":1,"#Users should be able to adjust text size and spacing (line height, letter spacing) without issues.":1,"#Dynamic Text:":1,"#Content must adapt to different screen sizes and zooming - without horizontal scrolling.":1,"#Responsive Design:":1,"#Videos with audio need captions and audio descriptions. Live videos need live captions. Audio podcasts need captions and transcripts. It is important not to set the media to autoplay.":1,"#Accessible video and podcasts:":1,"#Link text should clearly describe its purpose or destination in a meaningful way. Avoid using \"Click Here\" or “Learn More.":1,"#Meaningful Link Text:":1,"#All form fields need to have clear, associated labels.":1,"#Form Labels:":1,"#Use headings (H1, H2, in sequential ascending order) correctly for page structure.":1,"#Logical Headings:":1,"#Any component that can be accessed with a mouse needs to be able to be accessed by a keyboard. All items that you can tab to like buttons, links and form fields must be accessible with a keyboard. These items need to display focus indicators when tabbed to.":1,"#Keyboard Accessibility:":1,"#Sufficient contrast between text and background page color.":1,"#Color Contrast:":1,"#All meaningful images need descriptive \"alt text.\" Complex images of text use long descriptions to describe information that conveys meaning in infographics, charts, graphs, and for math and science equations and formulas.":1,"#Text Alternatives:":1,"#The following list provides some essential things for web and mobile accessibility for people who have visual, hearing, mobility, and cognitive disabilities, who may use assistive technologies.":1,"#How do I make a website or app more accessible?":1,"#Will the digital product or service work well with different assistive technologies, now and in the future?":1,"#Robust:":1,"#Is the user interface and digital content easy to comprehend?":1,"#Understandable:":1,"#Can everyone use the buttons, links, and main menu navigation in the digital product or service?":1,"#Operable:":1,"#Can everyone \"see\" or \"hear\" the information?":1,"#Perceivable:":1,"#WCAG can be best explained by discussing its four essential guiding principles of accessibility. These are known by the acronym POUR. On a website, mobile app, digital platform, or digital content:":1,"#. This law says, to avoid creating barriers for people with disabilities, state and local governments must ensure that their online services, programs, and activities—provided through websites and mobile apps—are accessible. WCAG is also a part of Colorado state regulation":1,"#Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II":1,"#, released in 2018, is a global standard for web and mobile accessibility, followed by colleges and universities, government agencies, corporations, and non-profit organizations around the world. In the United States it has been codified into the":1,"#The W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1, Level AA)":1,"#Federal and State Laws Aligned With Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1, Level AA)":1,"#, provides statistics per age group. In 2023, there were roughly “21,098,000 (±116,440 margin of error) out of 187,855,800 non-institutionalized males or females, ages 21-64, all races, regardless of ethnicity, across all levels of education in the United States that had reported a disability.”":1,"#Disability Prevalence by State in the United States":1,"#The website":1,"#5.5 percent of U.S. adults have a vision disability with blindness or serious difficulty seeing even with glasses.":1,"#6.2 percent of U.S. adults are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.":1,"#12.2 percent of U.S. adults have a mobility disability with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.":1,"#13.9 percent of U.S. adults have a cognitive disability with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions (learning disabilities, dyslexia, Autism, attention deficit, memory loss, etc.)":1,"#, more than 1 in 4 adults (28.7 percent) in the United States have some type of disability. This website provides these examples:":1,"#according to the US government Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website":1,"#, an estimated 1.3 billion people experience significant disability. This represents 16% of the world’s population, or 1 in 6 of us.":1,"#World Health Organization":1,"#Digital accessibility can specifically provide equal access to websites, applications, and documents for people with disabilities by removing barriers to perception, understanding, navigation, and interaction.":1,"#, Founder Director of the World Wide Web Consortium and inventor of the World Wide Web famously said, “The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect.”":1,"#Tim Berners-Lee":1},"version":67874}]