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Digital Accessibility Coordinator at UVA

Digital accessibility means making websites, apps, and other online tools usable by everyone—including people with disabilities. This includes features like text that can be read aloud by screen readers, captions for videos, and navigation that works using just a keyboard. Accessible digital content ensures that all members of our community—whether they are blind, deaf, or have mobility impairments—can fully participate in university life.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the U.S. Department of Justice now requires state and local governments, including public universities, to meet digital accessibility standards. That means following the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to remove barriers and ensure equal access to online resources and services.

At UVA, digital accessibility is a shared responsibility. The Digital Accessibility Coordinator, a member of the ADA Coordinator team in the Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights, leads the university’s strategic efforts to make all information and communications technology (ICT) accessible. The coordinator provides consultation, education, and training, working collaboratively with campus partners to support a more inclusive digital environment.

Need help or have questions?
Reach out to the Digital Accessibility Coordinator for support, topic-specific training, or accessibility advice:

Accessibility Tip of the Month

Social Media Accessibility: Empowering Inclusive Engagement

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Introduction Social media is a powerful tool for connection, allowing us to share, communicate, and reach a broad audience instantly. However, accessibility on social media is essential for inclusive communication. As the Digital Accessibility Coordinator for the University of Virginia and a CPACC

Events

June 3, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Online

ACR VPATs help organizations understand where a product meets or falls short of compliance requirements, aiding in decision-making for procurement or development.

ACR VPATs (Accessibility

June 10, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Online

Overview

In 2023, the GSA (General Services Administration) government-wide assessment posed 104 questions to 249 agencies and

June 17, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Zoom

Accessibility Open Labs are a time for you to come and receive help from the Digital Accessibility Coordinator on your digital platforms and with SiteImprove.  This is an open forum where you can a

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