Digital Accessibility
FALL 2026
Hello! I am Ashley Parker, your Digital Learning + Communications Lead at Region 14 ESC. I have served for the last 3 years as a Digital Innovation Consultant and will take on a new set of responsibilities which include leading digital accessibility compliance for the ESC and regional districts within the deadlines set by the Department of Justice regarding Title II's ADA mandate.
Now why would I want this?
To be honest, I have always been connected to digital media, marketing, and communications over the last 25+ years. I have been a freelance graphic designer, teacher, instructional technologist, and have also designed several online courses throughout my tenure.
In my former roles, I developed many of the social, print, and digital designs and had worked to convert our entire website and communications management system to align with the upcoming mandates for Content Accessibility. My extensive knowledge with media and online learning applications will allow me to continue to teach the programs, best practices, and now content accessibility. I am here to help create templates, systems, recommendations, and evaluate programs to keep us all in compliance.
Is it accessible?
Before adopting a new tool or resource, POUR. Ask one question four ways: can every learner perceive it, operate it, understand it, and count on it working tomorrow.
See the specific questions to ask before you sign off on a new tool: Explore article/link here
WCAG Alt-Text Generator
Need an easy way to create WCAG alt-text descriptions? I created a Gem in Google Gemini that allows you to upload your picture and it will provide a compliant alternative text description.
Grab your WCAG Alt-Text Generator gem!
Stickity | Accessible Classroom Graphics
Stickity is a digital tool and Chrome extension that provides K-12 teachers with accessible visual graphics and icons to insert into student-facing online materials.
NotebookLM is now Gemini Notebook
