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Education Accessibility

As 2024 begins, education providers need to plan their budgets. Improving website accessibility should be a crucial consideration! It’s not just about checking off boxes; it’s a legal obligation. Yet, the WebAIM Million 2023 report found that in the education sector, website homepages have an average of 42.9 accessibility errors.

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Website Accessibility is a Legal Requirement for Education Providers

In April 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) mandated that all state and local governments (including schools and libraries) provide accessible websites and mobile applications.

In other words, it’s no longer just advisable for government agencies to make their digital services accessible; it’s now mandatory. All web content and mobile apps provided by state and local governments must comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Education Website Accessibility: Why Does it Matter?

Diversity and Inclusion
An accessible website can draw in and support students with diverse abilities and contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive campus.
Student Attraction
An inclusive website can help attract and retain students which in term can help you meet student recruitment targets.
Legal Compliance
DOJ and ADA laws stipulate that public sector organizations have a legal duty to ensure their websites meets minimum accessibility requirements.

Learn More About Accessibility for Education Providers

As we step into the first quarter of 2024, amidst budget planning and the rollout of exciting projects, it’s the ideal time to start your web accessibility journey. Sign up for our tailored email series crafted specifically for educators. You will learn how to provide an inclusive website that complies with ADA regulations.

Millions of educational webpages made accessible through the use of assistive technology

Every stage of education should be inclusive. Today’s students are the workforce of tomorrow, but not everyone learns the same way. Students of all ages need assistive technology to account for varying abilities, learning styles, and online access barriers.

Recite Me can help you provide your students with the skills, training, and knowledge they need to succeed. 

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UNIQUE USERS
721,559
This is the total number of users who launched the Recite Me toolbar on education websites.
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PAGES VIEWED
4,611,056
This is the total number of pages viewed using the Recite Me toolbar.
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INDUSTRY AVERAGE
+230%
Higher than the industry average pages viewed per session.

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