The University of Washington has a long history of working to address accessibility issues related to technology. For a list of activities and accomplishments, see our IT Accessibility Milestones page.
In 2024, an ADA Digital Accessibility Task Force was established and charged with approving and providing high-level oversight to ensure compliance with a new rule on digital accessibility that had been published by the Department of Justice (DOJ) under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Task Force work revealed that meeting ADA compliance, and building a sustainable model for ensuring digital accessibility, requires a University-wide, collaborative effort with robust governance and support. This led to the launching of the ADA Digital Accessibility Initiative, a partnership between Compliance Services, the Provost’s Office, and UW-IT to lead the UW’s work to comply with Department of Justice regulations and set up the mechanisms needed to ensure ongoing accessible content. See the ADA Digital Accessibility Initiative website for additional details about current and future work.