Biography

As Web/Digital Content Coordinator, Kate DeForest is one of the primary leaders of SUNY Oswego’s web accessibility efforts. She updates and maintains the university’s website and trains campus personnel on web and digital accessibility best practices. As a member and former chair of the Workgroup on Accessibility Practices, Kate has worked on a number of campus accessibility initiatives, including building Oswego’s Digital Accessibility website and launching the 10-day Accessibility Challenge. Kate is a member of IAAP and a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC). She has given accessibility-related presentations at local, state, and national conferences, including Accessing Higher Ground, HighEdWeb, and numerous SUNY conferences.

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