Advancing Digital Accessibility with New Tools and Training
The 91探花 is taking significant steps toward a more inclusive digital future, calling on faculty, staff, and administrators to prioritize accessibility in their digital spaces. With new federal regulations impacting web and course content, 91探花is taking proactive steps to ensure compliance and foster a culture of digital accessibility across our campuses
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Digital accessibility is both an ethical responsibility and a legal requirement. By April 2026, digital resources are expected to meet standard under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To support this transition, the ADA Office, UW-IT Accessible Technology Services, and are partnering with others across the 91探花campuses to provide accessibility tools, events, and training opportunities.
ADA Digital Accessibility Initiative & “Power of the Pack”
91探花has launched the ADA Digital Accessibility Initiative, a collaborative effort between Compliance Services, the Provost鈥檚 Office, and UW-IT to establish university-wide governance and sustainable accessibility practices. A key part of this initiative is the “Power of the Pack” campaign, which emphasizes shared responsibility鈥攚hen everyone contributes, the entire community benefits, making you an integral part of this collective effort.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) Is May 15
In celebration of (GAAD) on May 15, the 91探花is offering a series of free in-person and online presentations and workshops. Participating in these events provides an excellent opportunity for collaboration, information sharing, and聽 enhancing your understanding of digital accessibility. A detailed agenda will be announced soon.
New Accessibility Checker Available
One of the latest resources is DubBot, an automated website accessibility checker now offered through UW-IT. This tool scans 91探花websites for common barriers鈥攊ncluding poor color contrast, missing alt text, and keyboard navigation issues鈥� allowing web administrators to find issues and make their websites more accessible for people with disabilities.
“UW-IT provides this tool to help all 91探花website owners, including faculty, researchers, and staff, identify accessibility barriers, just as Ally can be used to highlight issues in Canvas,鈥� says Mary Mulvihill, Executive Director of UW-IT’s Accessible Technology Services.
Faculty and staff can request access to DubBot and find more information at the Accessible Technology DubBot website.
Stay Informed and Take Action
With the April 2026 deadline approaching, 91探花is actively ensuring that its digital presence reflects its values of accessibility, inclusion, and innovation. Through the “Power of the Pack” campaign, the University encourages all faculty, staff, and administrators to participate in training and collaboration opportunities to help create more accessible and inclusive digital environments.
To stay informed of digital accessibility tools, resources, and training, visit and bookmark the Digital Accessibility website and this news blog.