Digital Accessibility

Digital accessibility in higher education is both an instructional responsibility and a civil rights requirement. Under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, public colleges must provide students with disabilities equal access to programs, services, activities, and communications.

Design courses so every student can meet each learning objective using materials, activities, and assessments that are equally effective for all learners. The standard for accessible digital content is the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA; if a resource does not meet this standard, select or create one that does. This applies to any student-facing material accessed by digital means, whether in online, hybrid, or in-person courses. Read on for resources that explain course designer responsibilities and practical steps to bring materials up to standard.

Explore resources on digital accessibility on this page.