Costs and ease of use improve as Microsoft and other companies expand features and promote them.

A standard piece of Microsoft's education suite is being adapted for use in communicating with communities whose native language is not English.

The Office for Civil Rights will help IT leaders from K-12, higher ed and libraries make their websites and online programs more accessible.

The Accessibility Checker identifies errors in online content created in Canvas and offers suggestions for correcting it.

Under Emrich's leadership, "accessibility for all students" has become a major theme in statewide meetings, conferences and events.

Blackboard Ally measures accessibility of course content and creates content alternatives for students.