On April 24, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) published a new rule on digital accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This rule requires the University’s web content, including academic course content, to be accessible starting on April 24, 2026.
Accessibility is our Shared Responsibility
The work in front of us is immense as everything the University does includes web content. The scope covers medicine, research, academic courses, and all services and programs we deliver to our communities. Complying with the new rule will require collaboration and partnership to ensure websites, electronic documents, digital tools, and other web content are readily usable by all.
UW-IT, Provost’s Office, UW Medicine and Compliance Services are coordinating efforts to create a plan for compliance with timelines for action that will lead the University’s work and priorities. Together we will establish effective infrastructure and expectations, and build our resources to reach the compliance deadline.