Accessibility
The Center for Instructional Technology and Training (CITT) has a variety of resources to help get you started on your digital accessibility journey.
Explore resources
- Browse the short and informative Accessibility in 5 Videos
- Watch accessibility-related Tech Bytes:
- Taking Steps to Title II: A Digital Accessibility Crash Course (56:50)
- Curate Your Course for Accessibility (58:22)
- Read this CITT Bulletin: New Adobe Acrobat licenses allow for creating accessible PDFs
- Read how to Plan Your PDF Strategy
- Read about Accessibility in STEM courses
Complete trainings
- Accessibility Basics (Self-paced, staff-facing)
- Accessibility Fundamentals (Self-paced, instructor-facing)
- Accessible Online Environments (Facilitated, instructor-facing)
Stay engaged
- Drop in to ask questions related to accessibility in your course at our Accessibility Office Hours
- Join the Accessibility Community of Practice
- Request an accessibility consultation
- An accessibility consultation offers personalized guidance to help you make your course materials more compliant with accessibility standards. During the consultation, a team member can help review your course site, documents, multimedia, and other instructional materials to identify potential barriers for learners. You’ll receive practical recommendations, support for implementing accessible design practices, and assistance with tasks such as PDF remediation, Canvas accessibility improvements, and alternative format strategies. Whether you need a course review or targeted advice, the consultation is designed to give you clear next steps and hands‑on support.
What is Digital Accessibility and What’s Changing?
Department of Justice updates to regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act go into effect on April 24, 2026. These regulatory updates clarify the requirements for digital access to resources on the websites of public entities, which include state universities.
Under the new regulations, all online content must be accessible to people with disabilities (if you are interested in the technical details, accessibility is being defined as meeting the standards for WCAG 2.1 AA). For colleges and universities, this will also apply to course materials, including documents that you have uploaded to Canvas, prerecorded lecture videos, and third-party content like online textbooks.
Now is the time to take stock of your courses and ensure that they meet legal requirements and will be usable for all your students moving forward. Follow these eight steps to course accessibility, and pace yourself so you don’t run out of time.
8 Steps to Course Accessibility
Our 8 Steps to Course Accessibility provides an outline for instructors to ensure their course is usable for all students and meets legal requirements. The 8 Steps provides detailed information on how to assess your situation, implement remediation strategies, and plan for the future. The structure is intended to provide manageable tasks at each stage to simplify a process that might otherwise seem daunting. The goal is simply to prioritize access, minimize barriers, and improve learning for everyone.
To get started, review our 8 Steps to Course Accessibility or Top Tips for Accessibility.