How You Can Prepare Starting Today

While additional resources including tools for testing and remediation will be forthcoming, there are key steps you can take today.  

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These steps include:

  1. Identify accessibility leads. Within your department or unit, identify personnel who will help manage this process for your digital assets.
     
  2. Assess your digital resources. Take inventory of all your digital assets including website content (photos, forms, tables, etc.), e-documents (PDFs, word processing/presentation/spreadsheet documents, etc.), audio and video content, and mobile applications.  
     
  3. Leverage training and resources. There are several online learning resources and training workshops designed to help you understand Title II of the ADA requirements as well as how to assess, create, and maintain accessible digital content. Learn more about training workshops and online learning resources.
     
  4. Create an action plan for existing digital content. Determine which digital content will be deleted, archived, or remediated to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Remove content that is no longer relevant. Content that remains published will need to be tested against WCAG 2.1 AA standards and remediated if necessary. While there are exceptions to the updated Title II regulations, they are limited and must meet specific criteria. Learn more about Title II exceptions. Content may also be archived and instructions on how to archive will be provided at a later date.  
     
  5. Ensure new digital content meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards. This will help mitigate the remediation process moving forward.  
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What to Expect Next


Subject matter experts from the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Office of Information Technology’s Digital Learning Team, the Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation, and the Office of Equal Opportunity are working together to develop an enhanced set of tools for testing and remediation, advanced training and workshops, and individualized support to assist you in meeting the updated Title II requirements.