On April 20, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice issued an interim final rule extending the compliance deadline for the Americans with Disabilities Act’s digital accessibility rule. The university is reviewing the interim final rule and assessing its implications for UW–Madison’s digital accessibility efforts. Clear guidance will be shared soon following consultation with the Office …
We are reaching out because you are teaching this summer, and we want to ensure you are aware of new federal digital accessibility requirements for course content under the Americans with Disabilities Act. While the new ADA rule goes into effect on April 24, we recognize that compliance will be an ongoing, iterative process. Where to start …
Thank you for your continued leadership as we advance the University Digital Accessibility Initiative (UDAI). This month, April 24, marks the beginning of a new era of digital accessibility as the ADA officially launches the expanded federal digital accessibility requirements. We are excited to enter this next chapter, with a spirit of continued forward momentum. Below …