(Dataset)Accessibility in Latin American Universities
Description
The Accessibility in Latin American Universities dataset analyzes inclusion within regional higher education. It evaluates physical infrastructure, digital tools, and institutional policies for students with disabilities. Its goal is to identify critical gaps, enabling the design of equitable academic environments that guarantee the universal right to technical and professional education.
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Steps to reproduce
To reproduce the Accessibility in Latin American Universities dataset, follow a structured six-step methodology focused on web mining and WCAG compliance. Sample Definition: Select universities using international rankings (e.g., QS or Webometrics) and collect their official URLs. Tool Setup: Configure automated audit engines like Axe-core, Pa11y, or Lighthouse to test for level AA compliance. Data Collection: Crawl the websites to a specific depth and run automated audits to identify errors in color contrast, alt-text, and keyboard navigation. Data Processing: Normalize results by calculating the average error density per page and categorizing them under the four accessibility principles (POUR). Export: Generate a structured CSV or JSON file containing institutional data and error counts. Analysis: Apply descriptive statistics to compare accessibility performance across different countries and ranking tiers.
Institutions
- Universidad de Las Americas