On April 24, 2024, the Federal Register published the Department of Justice’s (Department) final rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The final rule has specific requirements about how to ensure that web content and mobile applications (apps) are accessible to people with disabilities.
For a beginner-level introduction to a topic, view Topics
For guidance, see Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1
For information about the legal requirements, visit Law, Regulations & Standards
Links to resources and guidance on making online courses accessible to all students:
General Guidance from the Office of Educational Technology and Distance Education
Do-It: Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology
WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind) – Offers training, resources, and guidelines on web accessibility, including video accessibility.
National Center on Disability and Access to Education (NCDAE) – Provides resources, tools, and best practices for making educational content accessible, including audio descriptions;
Accessible Universities - The Role of Universities in Creating Accessible Technology (background information)
The Audio Description Project – From the American Council of the Blind, this resource provides comprehensive information on audio description initiatives: [Visit The Audio Description Project;
W3C/WAI Overview of Audio Description – The official guide to meeting WCAG standards for audio descriptions;
Color Contrast Analyzer - Use TPGi's free color contrast checker to optimize your content - including text and visual elements - for individuals with color-blindness or low vision impairments.
GrackleDocs is an add-on within Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. You can use it to check the accessibility of your content and find options for fixing any flagged issues.
WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind) – Offers training, resources, and guidelines on web accessibility, including video accessibility.
*Also see Third Party Tools Accessibility Statements and Privacy Policies for comprehensive list of links to accessibility guides on the technology tools available at DelVal