Working to create a digitally accessible university
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 …
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, …
We 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 …
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 …
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). …
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.
These rules give clarity to public, post-secondary education’s responsibilities for ensuring a digitally accessible environment for disabled individuals.
This guidance reminds and affirms university’s obligation to ensure its digital tools are accessible and usable by people with disabilities.