Training by OIT
In this section, Faculty and Staff will find resources to set up appointments with the OIT team, who can provide further details, offer comprehensive training, and a webinar series to help you get started on the accessibility requirements journey. Whether you need guidance on creating accessible documents or websites, the OIT team is here to support you in ensuring all digital content is inclusive and compliant with accessibility standards. Do not hesitate to reach out for personalized assistance tailored to your specific needs.
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Accessibility Requirements
Why, Where, How, What and When
Accessibility ensures all students, including those with disabilities, can fully engage with your course content. It’s not just a best practice—it’s now a legal requirement under the updated Title II of the ADA. Starting in 2026, all course materials must be fully accessible from day one, even if no accommodation request is made.
New Requirement: As of April 24, 2026, all digital course content must meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards—this includes PDFs, videos, PowerPoints, and mobile apps.
What Needs to Be Accessible
- All content in Canvas
- PDFs, Word docs, and PowerPoint slides
- Videos (must be captioned)
- Images (must include alt text)
- Mobile apps used in instruction
- Third-party content linked or embedded in courses
If it's part of your course or shared with students, it must be accessible.
Start Here Quick Guide with these steps:
- Run accessibility checkers in Word, PowerPoint, and Canvas
- Use Ally in Canvas to identify and fix issues
- Caption all videos using Panopto or YouTube tools
- Convert PDFs using Adobe Acrobat’s accessibility tools
- Attend training via Tech Talks or Spring 2026 workshops
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Compliance Timeline
| Requirement | Deadline |
| All new course materials must be accessible | Before semester start |
| All existing content must be updated | By April 24, 2026 |
| Mobile apps and third-party content | By April 24, 2026 |
| Ongoing updates | As part of course refresh or when flagged |
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Ally Training Recording