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Events and Meetings

Digital Accessibility

… Events and Meetings Events and meetings, whether in person or virtual, … to attend, participate in and enjoy. Using captioning, assistive listening tools, accessible materials, and accessible …

https://wmich.edu/digital-accessibility/creating-accessible-content/events-meetings

Social Media

Digital Accessibility

… Western Michigan University accounts, regardless of disability or access method. All WMU-produced or distributed … accessibility standard across platforms and formats, including posts, images, videos, stories, ads, and shared … visuals not spoken in the video. Closed captions: User-toggle captions; upload an SRT when the platform supports it. …

https://wmich.edu/digital-accessibility/creating-accessible-content/social-media

Images and Graphics

Digital Accessibility

… and Graphics Images and graphics should work for everyone, including people using screen readers or other assistive technologies. By using alt text, long descriptions, … inclusive experience for all users. Use the resources on this page to learn how to make your images and graphics …

https://wmich.edu/digital-accessibility/creating-accessible-content/images-graphics

Websites and Applications

Digital Accessibility

… accessible. Features that help make web spaces accessible include headings, alternative text, color contrast, … and use of native HTML elements, among many others. Who is responsible? Anyone who manages or edits web content for their college, unit or department. wmich.edu administrators. Web designers and developers. What standards do …

https://wmich.edu/digital-accessibility/creating-accessible-content/websites-applications

Spring Orientation

Student Transitions

… Spring Orientation Your academic journey begins with participation in Spring Orientation, which is required of all new beginner and transfer students … you a new summer or fall 2026 student? Spring orientation is for new beginner and transfer students starting at WMU in

https://wmich.edu/transitions/orientation/spring

Project SHINE M.A. in Early Childhood General and Special Education Info Session

College of Education and Human Development

… Project SHINE M.A. in Early Childhood General and Special Education … Wed, 01/28/2026 - 8:00pm - Wed, 01/28/2026 - 9:00pm Register Scheduled Join us to learn more about the Master of … fully funded if you apply by February 15, 2026. Please register to receive your webex link. …

https://wmich.edu/education/events/educationeventsshine128268

Project SHINE M.A. in Early Childhood General and Special Education Info Session

College of Education and Human Development

… Project SHINE M.A. in Early Childhood General and Special Education … Wed, 01/28/2026 - 12:00pm - Wed, 01/28/2026 - 1:00pm Register Scheduled Join us to learn more about the Master of … fully funded if you apply by February 15, 2026. Please register to receive your webex link. …

https://wmich.edu/education/events/educationeventsshine1282612

Inspire Magazine 2025-26

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Inspire Magazine 2025-26 Home Give to the college Other … to advancing sustainable packaging New institute established to boost electric propulsion technologies WMU researchers develop a mechanism to detect cyber-physical attacks on EVs State-of-the-art …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/inspire2026

Digital Signage

Digital Accessibility

… be easy for everyone to see, understand and navigate. Using readable text, clear contrast, captioned videos, … audio formats, and other best practices helps people with disabilities access information—and improves usability for … for simple messages. Avoid rapid transitions that may trigger photosensitive epilepsy. Provide audio alternatives: …

https://wmich.edu/digital-accessibility/digital-signage

Video and Audio

Digital Accessibility

… Video and Audio Making multimedia accessible isn’t just good practice—it’s good … transcripts, and audio descriptions help people with disabilities and improve the experience for all users. Use …

https://wmich.edu/digital-accessibility/video-audio