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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:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (434) 924-2799
- Email the ADA Coordinator Team.
Accessibility Tip of the Month
Social Media Accessibility: Empowering Inclusive Engagement
Events
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Overview
In 2023, the GSA (General Services Administration) government-wide assessment posed 104 questions to 249 agencies and
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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