Legal Requirements
Digital accessibility means making websites and apps easy for everyone to use, including people with disabilities. This includes features like screen reader compatibility, captions for videos, and keyboard-friendly navigation.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) now requires state and local government, including public institutions, websites and apps to meet accessibility standards under the ADA. This means following guidelines like the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to ensure equal access to online services. Our university must comply with these rules to remove barriers and make digital resources available to all.
For a presentation about these changes contact the following people:
- Barbara Zunder - Co-chair of the Digital Accessibility Working Group
- David Strite - Co-chair of the Digital Accessibility Working Group
- Brooke Thompson - Digital Accessibility Coordinator
Where Do I Start?
Helpful Resources
Training Opportunities
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Once you’ve taken on the “quick wins” of accessibility, you may bump up against more complex issues without easy or ready-made solutions.
7:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Focuses on the implementation and benefits of: Accessible media, Universal Design and Assistive Technology in the university, business and public setting; Legal and policy issues, including ADA and
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
To bring awareness to web standards and accessibility the development community wears blue beanies on November 30th each year. We are encouraging UVA departments to gather a coworker, or your