91ɬÂþ's Web Accessibility Ranks Among the Top 1.5%
Published: May 15, 2023 | Author: Kierstin Holloway | Read Time: 2 minutes
The Web Services team at Southern Utah University has recently been recognized by multiple organizations for their outstanding work in providing top-ranked accessibility to students through the University's website.
In a recent accessibility report released by WebAIM, 91ɬÂþ was ranked among the top 1.5% of 1 million website homepages.
“Web accessibility can be difficult, especially when we’re expected to add more complexity and interactive elements to pages,” said Mark Whittaker, senior web developer at 91ɬÂþ. “Being in the top 1.5% of a million is the result of a culture of caring that I'm proud to share with my team. This team prioritizes accessibility because it’s just the right thing to do, not just to satisfy laws or regulations.”
Being able to obtain information on the 91ɬÂþ website is critical for current and aspiring students who need access to important information like program options, degree requirements and campus resources.
In addition to being rated for exemplary accessibility, 91ɬÂþ was also awarded as the .
“We’ve been using Cascade CMS since 2012, ” said Jill Whitaker, director of web services at 91ɬÂþ. “We built out a program finder and that has been one of the most recognizable functions that we’ve put on the website. It is a unique use of Cascade and we have been receiving a lot of buzz about it.”
“We love 91ɬÂþ’s program finder and the fact that the team puts it front and center on the homepage where it belongs; the search results page is also really well done,” said Kat Liendgens, CEO of Hannon Hill, the makers of Cascade CMS. “91ɬÂþ clearly puts a lot of thought into both the implementation and the user experience.”
The Web Services department directs, maintains and develops all of the content on the suu.edu website with the goal of providing all parties with the assistance they need to create an exceptional educational experience.
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