Digital Accessibility Request

Digital accessibility is the process of making digital products, such as websites, mobile apps, and other online tools, accessible to everyone. It is about ensuring all users can access the same information, regardless of ability. For support and questions about digital accessibility feel free to submit a request or contact Juli Haugen in Academic Technology and Consulting.

Example Requests

  • Converting a non-accessible pdf into something more accessible.
  • Ideas for creating more accessible PowerPoint presentations.
  • Learning what assistive technology is available and how to use it.
  • Support or guidance in making digital materials accessible.
  • Assistance with adding or editing captions in video or audio files.
  • Inquiring about options for digital note-taking or text to speech software.

For more information about accessibility resources at Bowdoin visit the Accessibility web site.

 
Submit a Digital Accessibility Request

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How faculty can request caption editing for course videos in Panopto and Zoom. Explains that Bowdoin's caption editors correct the automatic (ASR) captions directly in Panopto within 48 hours after a request is submitted, and why captions benefit all students. Applies to faculty who use video in their courses.