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About 1 in 4 adults (26%) in the U.S. have some type of disability, including issues with mobility, cognition, hearing, and vision. Many members of our own community face barriers because of the way information is structured or delivered. Each of us has the power to change that, and we all play a role in ensuring that the college fosters an inclusive digital environment.
Join the 10-Week Accessibility Challenge and learn how to make your websites, documents and presentations more inclusive. Each week, we’ll present a challenge focused on a different aspect of digital accessibility. Content is delivered in the form of a weekly email newsletter, allowing participants to follow self-directed activities and access resources at their own pace. After completing all 10 challenges, you'll earn a digital badge that you can add to your email signature.
The 10-Week Accessibility Challenge is an ongoing collaboration of Michigan Engineering and the College of Literature, Science and the Arts.
New for 2025: For faculty and instructional staff that would like to make their course content more accessible, check out our Course Accessibility Challenge.
The next challenge starts on May 27 and runs until July 29; expect to spend 15-20 minutes per week on each exercise. The 10-Week challenge is offered three times a year, in the Winter, Summer and Fall.
The 10-Week Challenge now offers a live, synchronous accompaniment to the email content, in the form of a weekly Zoom session led by Digital Accessibility Specialist Kellie Grasman. Here, participants can ask questions about the activities and resources from that week’s topic, work through live, interactive activities, and seek general advice on implementing accessible design measures into their own daily work.
Question: How do I sign up for the 10-Week Challenge?
Answer: Complete the Sign-up form with your contact information and preferred start date.
Q: When is the next 10-Week Challenge starting?
A: In general, the challenge is offered three times per calendar year, in fall and winter terms and mid-summer. The next challenge begins on May 27, 2025.
Q: What topics are covered?
A: The challenge covers accessibility basics like assistive technology, alternative text, color contrast, and more. It serves as a solid introduction to accessibility basics, with links to more advanced information.
Q: Who can sign up for the 10-Week Challenge?
A: Everyone in the University of Michigan community is welcome to participate.
Q: Is previous knowledge or experience with digital accessibility required?
A: No prior knowledge is required to participate; we expect participants are new to the topics.
Q: I signed up after the challenge start date… how do I access previous content?
A: If you missed a week, check the 10-Week Accessibility Challenge archive.
Q: How do I show that I've completed all of the challenges and earn a digital badge at the end?
A: After the 10-Week challenge has concluded, we will send out a Google Form to confirm you've completed the challenges, and you'll receive a digital badge.
Check out the 10-Week Accessibility Challenge archive for the challenge that is currently running.
