In April 2024, the federal government updated the Americans with Disabilities Act to establish guidelines for digital content accessibility. While the University at Buffalo has had an Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Policy since 2018, the federal law mandates that all digital content must be accessible by April 2026.
Meeting these requirements will involve significant effort across the university. All course materials, website content, social media posts and digital documents will need to adhere to these new regulations.
Everyone at UB plays a role in ensuring that we meet the Title II regulations and provide accessible content.
Once you learn the basics of creating accessible content, you can apply your skills in any content editing software.
Many of the commonly used content development programs have built-in accessibility tools.
Video and audio content can make our websites and course content more engaging. Be sure it's accessible by using captions, transcripts and audio descriptions.
Learn more about captions, transcripts and audio descriptions.
Get answers to common questions about ADA Title II and how it applies to digital accessibility at our university.
The Digital Accessibility Task Force was formed in response to the updated Title II regulations.