16 April 2007

San Diego State University (SDSU) has become the latest institution to claim that an upgrade of web accessibility will have a positive impact for all users.

Following similar actions from a number of institutions, including California State University, SDSU will re-evaluate the accessibility of all of its web pages and look to provide adaptive technology for users, reports SDSUniverse.

University officials hope that by making their services more inclusive, disabled and visually-impaired individuals will have access to the same level of education as all students.

Rich Pickett, senior director of information technology and chief information officer at SDSU, commented: "This is a great opportunity for us to provide equitable access to all individuals ... this is a substantial undertaking that will benefit our entire campus."

An evaluation of all web pages will be undertaken to assess their accessibility, he added.

The moves come under the umbrella Accessible Technology Initiative, which is nearby California State University's drive to create a culture of inclusion in which all individuals have equal access to all online services.

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