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(Project) AccessILIAS: Journey to accessible ILIAS
Page Overview
[Hide]This is a project page that bundles several feature wiki pages which belong to a larger development activity for the ILIAS component Accessibility.
1 Aim of Project
Implementation of various sub-projects to make ILIAS more accessible. An accessible design of ILIAS strengthens digital inclusion and ensures compliance with legal requirements such as EN 301 549, which is increasingly relevant for both, companies and higher education institutions. Companies benefit from greater reach, as learning content becomes accessible to all employees and customer groups. Accessibility improves user-friendliness and reduces training and support efforts. It also enhances a company’s image as a socially responsible and modern employer. Moreover, it fosters innovation, since accessible design often leads to more efficient and intuitive user interfaces. In addition, accessibility provides material advantages by increasing competitiveness in public procurement processes, ensuring long-term legal compliance, and reducing costs associated with platform maintenance and user support. By meeting accessibility standards, organizations strengthen their market position, expand their user base, and achieve more sustainable economic efficiency.
2 Involved Authorities and Stakeholders
Thibeau Fuhrer (UI-Coordinator)
Oliver Samoila (UI-Coordinator)
Annett Giercke-Ungermann (Ally-Expert)
Tomke Fries & Nicole Dobosz (SIG Accessibility Chairs)
3 Timeline
ILIAS 10
ILIAS 11
ILIAS 12
- Ally-Squad Bugfixing
- Maintenance and expansion of the digital toolbox for accessibility
- Development of ILIAS-specific guidelines for the development of accessible elements
- Improved accessible Implmentation: Implementation of accessibility in the early development process of components and plugins
- Ally-Squad Bugfixing
- Training for all stakeholders involved
- Development of ILIAS-specific guidelines for the development of accessible elements
- Improved accessible Implementation: Implementation of accessibility in the early development process of components and plugins (Screenready only concept, Image map concept)
- Development of training materials for all
- Ally-Squad Bugfixing
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4 Related Feature Requests and Status
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5 Further Results
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6 Additional Information
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7 General Discussion
Please discuss specific questions of feature requests on the related feature wiki pages. This discussion section is only for a general discussion of the project and its realisation.
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Last edited: 17. Feb 2026, 08:42, Dobosz, Nicole [nicoledobosz]