Dear Sites Users,
I'm excited to provide an update on our transition to Silktide, our new accessibility scanning and management platform. While we've experienced a few bumps along the way, we're making steady progress towards our goal of creating more inclusive digital spaces.
Where We Are Now
Over the past month, we've been working diligently to:
• Customize the Silktide platform specifically for our Sites users
• Ensure that scanning tools focus precisely on individual content rather than template-wide issues
• Prepare Single Sign-On for seamless access
• Import all existing users and websites from our previous platform
What to Expect
While we're slightly behind our initial timeline, we're committed to a smooth transition:
• We're finalizing platform configurations to meet our unique needs
• A new customer service manager will be joining us next week to support the rollout
• We're developing documentation and training resources
Our Commitment
This transition isn't just about changing tools, it's about our ongoing commitment to digital accessibility. As Stephanie Lazarus reminded us, accessibility is everyone's responsibility, and we're taking that mission seriously.
Next Steps
• We'll be rolling out Silktide access in phases this month
• Division web admins will be the first to receive access
• Detailed training and wiki resources are coming soon
Looking Ahead
We're working closely with Silktide to ensure we're fully prepared for the broad accessibility deadline in April 2026. Your patience and collaboration are invaluable during this transition.
Stay tuned for more detailed information in the coming weeks.
Questions? Thoughts? Excitement? Feel free to leave a comment and we'll do our best to reply.