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

Training Opportunities

November 13, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CTE Library & Zoom

Once you’ve taken on the “quick wins” of accessibility, you may bump up against more complex issues without easy or ready-made solutions.

November 16 - 20, 2026
7:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Denver Colorado and Online

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

November 30, 2026
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Online or in Your Department

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