Teach Access Announces Its First Academic Hub in the Nation

Michigan State University's College of Arts and Letters has been designated as Teach Access's first academic hub to scale its programs. Teach Access, a national nonprofit, collaborates with industry, higher education, government, and disability advocacy organizations to promote digital accessibility.

Casey McArdle, Assistant Professor at MSU, expressed enthusiasm about the new hub, highlighting the impact on students and the broader program. The hub aims to integrate accessibility concepts into the curriculum, fostering a culture of inclusivity and accessibility.

Rolando Méndez-Fernández, Teach Access Director of Education, emphasized the importance of promoting their programs among MSU faculty, staff, and students. The goal is to transform curricula to include digital accessibility fundamentals.

Teach Access plans to establish additional academic hubs, focusing on Minority-Serving Institutions across the United States and Puerto Rico. The nonprofit aims to ensure the next generation is skilled in creating accessible digital technology.