This summer, the US Department of Justice issued new guidance clarifying expectations under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. These clarifications mark a significant and necessary shift in how universities will support individuals with disabilities.
The update requires that all campus digital content (public facing websites, digital course materials, digital campus resources – including campus trainings) meet the WCAG 2.1 (level A and level AA) standards for accessibility by spring 2026. Consider how these accessibility standards will impact your course development as you move forward. UNCG has several campus resources that you can utilize now to make the transition easier next fall.
Accessibility Checklists outlining the minimum expectations for meeting the new standards.
- Document Accessibility Checklist
- Multimedia Accessibility Checklist
- Presentation Accessibility Checklist
- UDOIT Cloud is a Canvas scanning tool that will scan your course and provide you with quick solutions that ensure your course is compliance. The tool can scan Canvas pages and course files.
- Accessibility.uncg.edu is a comprehensive accessibility website that offers tools, resources, and quick guides to creating accessible digital content for campus.