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Websites and Applications
Digital Accessibility
… and use of native HTML elements, among many others. Who is responsible? Anyone who manages or edits web content for … wmich.edu administrators. Web designers and developers. What standards do you need to meet? All WMU websites, … Policy and in the ADA Title II federal regulations . What to do? (Checklist) Use the following best practices to …
https://wmich.edu/digital-accessibility/creating-accessible-content/websites-applications
Trailblazing dance student is first male on Bronco dance team
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… Trailblazing dance student is first male on Bronco dance team Submitted by Erin Flynn … door for more males on the dance team in the future. "My biggest draw was Western's dance program; the faculty includes … walking around campus. "It really gives validity to what I'm doing. I was even at Sindecuse the other day and a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66211
Multitalented microbiology student is highly lauded for her scholarship
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… Multitalented microbiology student is highly lauded for her scholarship Submitted by Paula M. … a professor of biological sciences and Beaver’s mentor. "What I’m studying is how (certain microbes) break down oil … that something so small can have such a big impact on what's happening to our environment." Beaver believes that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34573
WMU grad and instructor is named state's top teacher
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… WMU grad and instructor is named state's top teacher Submitted by Anonymous (not … Department of Education announced May 18 that Laura Chang is the 2018-19 Michigan Teacher of the Year . Chang is a … are able to engage students at a young age—are exactly what our state and the students who call it home need," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47497
Digital Signage
Digital Accessibility
… audio formats, and other best practices helps people with disabilities access information—and improves usability for … is responsible for ensuring that the content is accessible. What standards do you need to meet? All digital signage used … 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 for everyone. Captions, … is responsible for ensuring that the content is accessible. What standards do you need to meet? All video and audio … Policy and in the ADA Title II federal regulations . What to do? (Checklist) Use the following best practices to …
https://wmich.edu/digital-accessibility/video-audio
PDFs and Other Documents
Digital Accessibility
… links and alt text for images help people using assistive technologies—and make documents better for all … is responsible for ensuring those materials are accessible. What standards do you need to meet? All PDFs and other … and tags. Add tags and structure: Ensure the PDF is tagged; check the Order and Tags panels to verify reading …
https://wmich.edu/digital-accessibility/creating-accessible-content/pdfs-other-documents
Overcoming gang life is topic of diversity series talk
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… Overcoming gang life is topic of diversity series talk Submitted by Anonymous … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A former gang member and student at risk who is now a nationally recognized speaker and educator … and shares their stories and ideas based on the question, "What does privilege look like at WMU?" For more information …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27152
Russian politics is a “moving target” for WMU Fulbright scholar
International Student and Scholar Services
… Russian politics is a “moving target” for WMU Fulbright scholar Post-Cold War … the Russian university in the mid-90s. “The country was somewhat of an enigma to us during the Cold War, and my gut … based as much in ignorance as in meaningful assessments of what it was about,” Butterfield said. “The near knee-jerk …
https://wmich.edu/international/butterfield-spotlight
Date sugar is the winning ingredient for nutrition and dietetics students
College of Education and Human Development
… Date sugar is the winning ingredient for nutrition and dietetics students Submitted by Chris Hybels on Nutrition and dietetics students, left to right, Abby Harvey, Derek Fischer, Andrew Dosher and Natalia Yuen. KALAMAZOO, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71622