Title II, Digital Accessibility and Instruction at UWSP
What you need to know
In April 2024, the Department of Justice updated the regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to include specific requirements for the accessibility of online content, including public higher education institutions. Starting in April 2026, all digital course content must conform to higher standards of digital accessibility (specifically, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA) to ensure that course materials are accessible to all students and ensuring equitable access to education.
What this means for your teaching
All digital course content you provide to your students, whether developed by you or obtained from third parties, like the publisher, must meet the new accessibility standards. Course content includes everything you share with your students, including
- word processing documents
- PowerPoint presentations
- spreadsheets
- PDFs
- videos
- audio content
- Canvas content such as pages and quizzes
NOTE: New resources are being developed and will be added to this webpage as they become available from UWSP and the Universities of Wisconsin. Please check back frequently.