Working to create a digitally accessible university
Thank you for all you have done this year to provide excellent learning opportunities for our students. Your commitment to high-quality teaching makes a meaningful difference every day. As you begin planning for the next academic year, we want to share that the federal digital accessibility rule compliance deadline has been extended to April 2027. …
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 …
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, …