Standards and Guidelines
Please follow the standards and guidelines below to provide equal access to individuals with disabilities.
University of Virginia Policies
- University of Virginia Policy, IRM-008: University Information Technology Accessibility
- University of Virginia’s Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
Applicable Laws and Standards
- Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended
- Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- U.S. Access Board: Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- U.S. Department of Justice Guidance on Web Accessibility and the ADA
- Code of Virginia: Information Technology Access Act
- W3C’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Overview