Carey Applegate, Ph.D., CPACC

Director of Digital Accessibility

Dr. Carey Applegate joined UIS in April 2023, bringing nearly two decades of expertise in instructional design, educational program management, and university-level teaching and research. In her role with the Office of Digital Accessibility, she is dedicated to promoting inclusive digital environments.

An advocate for equity in education, Dr. Applegate's research explores rhetorics of activism, anti-racist pedagogies, and the intersection of advocacy and digital accessibility. Additionally, Dr. Applegate serves as an affiliate faculty member in the English department at Bradley University.

Dr. Applegate holds a doctorate in English from Illinois State University, a master’s in curriculum and instruction from the University of Mississippi, and a certificate in digital accessibility. She is also a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) through the International Association of Accessibility Professionals.