On April 24, 2026, the new Title II digital accessibility rules will take effect.
Title II refers to “the Department of Justice’s (Department) final rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The final rule has specific requirements about how to ensure that web content and mobile applications (apps) are accessible to people with disabilities.”
Title II covers digital content, which includes, but is not limited to:
- Electronic documents, such as PDFs, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc (on the web, shared via email or shared drives)
- Email communications
- Videos and audio-only formats (like podcasts)
- Social media (posted after the effective date)
- Digital signage
- Mobile apps
- Website content
- Third-party vendors (exceptions)
- LMS and educational materials
Please consider what items, files, or services in your area may be impacted by these rules.
The goal of this rule is to ensure that information is understandable and barrier-free for all individuals, without having to request an accessible format. Generally, that means that anything that we share on behalf of the university must be accessible. There are some exceptions, though they are limited. Essentially, if something is needed for a current process, program, application, or other use, it must be accessible.
There are training opportunities and resources available on the web accessibility website.