The Digital Accessibility Sprints are a structured, collaborative initiative led by the Office of Digital Accessibility (ODA) to enhance digital accessibility across university departments and programs. Each sprint cycle runs for approximately eight weeks and provides a dedicated space for departments to work closely with the Digital Accessibility Remediation Team (DART).
Typically, all departments within a unit participate in the sprints simultaneously, allowing for coordinated progress and shared learning.
During the sprint cycle, teams work together to:
- Remediate digital content such as documents, videos, presentations, online courses, and webpages
- Prioritize content using the DART triage system
- Evaluate third-party content for accessibility
- Develop long-term sustainability plans tailored to each department or program
| Sprint focus | Weeks | Key Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint 0: Planning & Setup | 0 | Kickoff meeting, define scope, assign roles, set up tools |
| Sprint 1: Content Inventory & Triage | 1–2 | Accessibility 101 workshop, archive unused content, sort content, begin red-level remediation |
| Sprint 2: Core Remediation | 3–4 | Workshops on Word, PowerPoint, and video; remediate green content; continue red-level; mid-sprint check-in |
| Sprint 3: Specialized Content & Wrap-Up | 5–6 | Excel/Forms workshop, collaborate on yellow content, website review, final QA |
| Sprint Review & Celebration | 7-8 | Final review, share lessons learned, recognize contributions, plan for maintenance |
This initiative supports the university’s commitment to inclusivity and ensures compliance with federal digital accessibility standards.
If your unit is interested in participating, please contact the Office of Digital Accessibility to schedule your kickoff meeting and connect with the DART micro-teams who will support your departments throughout the process.