Digital Accessibility Project

From Compliance to Commitment

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) published new regulations addressing digital accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that will go into effect on April 24, 2026. The revised rule mandates that all web content and mobile apps (digital content) must be readily accessible upfront and comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1, Levels A and AA (WCAG 2.1).

To help you navigate these changes, we're providing helpful strategies for reviewing existing content and creating new, accessible content for university websites and courses.

3Rs Review Strategy

Take a prioritized and measured approach to reviewing existing digital content.

7 Core Skills

Use these seven foundational skills when reviewing and creating digitally accessible content.

LMS Scanning Tool RFP

The university is searching for a digital accessibility scanning tool to integrate with CarmenCanvas.

Training and Resources

Find recommended trainings, guides, and tools to help you meet accessibility requirements. 

Timeline

Autumn 2024
  • Digital Accessibility Working Groups assembled to focus on training, resources, communication, and more. These groups included a broad range of stakeholders from across the university.
Spring 2025
  • The working groups developed content around the 3Rs Review strategy and the 7 Core Skills for creating accessible content.
  • The RFP for a learning management system (LMS) scanning tool opened.
Summer 2025
  • The Digital Accessibility project hub was published on the DAS website.
  • Canvas training modules have been made available.
  • The LMS Scanning Tool RFP is in progress.
Autumn 2025
  • OTDI and the Drake Institute will hold in-person and online synchronous accessibility workshops on Core Skills, Remediation and Replacement, and Content Creation beginning Week 2.
  • The selected LMS scanning tool will be made available later in the semester, with training planned towards the end of the semester.
Spring 2026
  • Title II changes take effect in April.

Additional Resources

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