Teaching Paper: Accessibility Resources for Virtual Volunteer Programs – Creating Inclusive Digital Environments
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-inc-vr-vl-pr-tp-03
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About the Article
Ensuring accessibility in virtual volunteer programs is essential for inclusive participation and equitable engagement. This Teaching Paper provides a structured set of resources and guidelines for non-profits to design and implement accessible digital environments. Covering web, document, and video accessibility, assistive technology training, and legal and ethical compliance, the paper integrates WCAG 2.1 standards, universal design principles, and inclusive practices. A case study demonstrates how accessibility initiatives improved retention and satisfaction in a global volunteer network. Practical recommendations, reflection questions, and strategies for continuous improvement make this a valuable resource for nonprofit leaders and practitioners committed to digital inclusion.
Key Topics
- Accessibility standards and WCAG 2.1
- Universal design and digital inclusion
- Assistive technology and training
- Web, document, and video accessibility
- Legal and ethical compliance
- Technical support and sustainability
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Accessibility Resources for Virtual Volunteer Programs – Creating Inclusive Digital Environments. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-inc-vr-vl-pr-tp-03
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