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Your involvement is needed to build a more digitally accessible UW–Madison
A new federal rule expanding legal requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires all digital tools and electronic resources used in a university program, service or activity be built in a way that enables individuals to access, understand and navigate. This includes materials you use in your teaching, including your course Canvas site, electronic documents,…
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An update and steps you can take now to build a more digitally accessible UW–Madison
Audience: University CommunicatorsWe have officially kicked off the University Digital Accessibility Initiative (UDAI) to meet a new federal rule that expands legal requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act requiring that all digital tools and electronic resources used in a university program, service or activity are accessible to all, especially disabled individuals of our university community. This initiative reflects UW–Madison’s commitment…
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Action Requested: Notify Existing Vendors of New Digital Accessibility Rule by March 11, 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice issued a new rule under the Americans with Disabilities Act requiring all digital tools and electronic resources used in university programs, services, or activities—whether free or paid, developed internally or procured from vendors—to meet specific accessibility standards by April 24, 2026. Because procurement is decentralized at UW–Madison, the University Digital…
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Building a more accessible UW–Madison
UW–Madison is taking an important step forward to ensure that our digital environment is accessible to all, especially disabled members of our university community. To align with our vision of a welcoming environment for all community members, and to meet the 2026 federal requirement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we’ve launched the University Digital Accessibility Initiative (UDAI).…
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UW–Madison prepares for compliance with new federal rule on digital accessibility
Universities must make digital resources accessible by Apr 24, 2026, under a new Justice Department rule. Learn about the committee tasked with identifying barriers and resources needed for compliance.
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Department of Justice Releases New Digital Accessibility Rules
These rules give clarity to public, post-secondary education’s responsibilities for ensuring a digitally accessible environment for disabled individuals.
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Departments of Justice and Education issue Dear Colleague Letter Regarding Digital Accessibility
This guidance reminds and affirms university’s obligation to ensure its digital tools are accessible and usable by people with disabilities.