Digital
We live in a digital world. Most communication from the university is conducted through digital technology. There are significant differences in how we consume print versus digital media, and these differences need to be taken into account as we create our communication.
The need for the UMass Dartmouth brand to be consistently applied, from type treatment to photography to tone, is as critical in an email, social network, or website as it is in print.
Websites
All official UMass Dartmouth websites must adhere to the guidelines for: responsive design, typography, top banner, favicon, page title, and page footer.
Accessibility Statement
At UMass Dartmouth, we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, regardless of ability or technology.
Our ongoing accessibility efforts work toward compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA standards, in alignment with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
We strive to make our digital content inclusive, user-friendly, and usable by the widest possible audience, including individuals with disabilities who rely on assistive technologies like screen readers, magnifiers, voice recognition software, and alternative input devices.
Accessibility Features
Our website includes:
- Responsive, mobile-friendly design
- Proper use of semantic HTML5 structure
- Skip navigation links for keyboard users
- Consistent heading hierarchies
- Descriptive link text and alt text for images
- High contrast color schemes
- Support for reduced motion preferences
Need Assistance?
If you experience any difficulty accessing content on this site, or if you have feedback about improving the accessibility of any University of Massachusetts Dartmouth digital property, please contact: Web Development at webdevelopment@umassd.edu
We welcome your feedback and will make reasonable efforts to accommodate requests to ensure accessibility. Learn more about Accessibility at UMass Dartmouth.