Developing a Community-Driven, ADA-Accessible Environmental Research Website

The purpose of this community-driven student project was to create an ADAaccessible website for the Louisiana Environmental Research Center at McNeese State University. Collaborators included local businesses, city, faculty, and a student. The student developed a unique skill set that will fill a niche market and increase employment potential. The student learned the process of solving real-life problems and website development for special populations, and learned about civic involvement. Learning a specialized skill, applying this skill to meet a need in the community, and partnering with others enriched the student’s learning experience and linked the community with the university