We鈥檙e counting up to an accessible UW
In just 310 days鈥攂y April 24, 2026鈥攖he University鈥檚 digital content must comply with WCAG 2.1 AA standards for digital accessibility. This includes websites, online courses, documents, videos, and mobile applications. Meeting this requirement is more than legal compliance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II鈥攊t’s a vital step toward ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability or assistive technology use, can access and benefit from UW鈥檚 digital services.
This effort affects everyone at UW鈥攕tudents, faculty, patients, and staff. As we pointed out in a blog post last month, digital accessibility benefits everyone. Accessible practices and features enhance usability for courses, websites, and mobile apps, make interactions more accessible and enjoyable for aging populations, and improve Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and website responsiveness.
That鈥檚 why, instead of counting down to a deadline, we鈥檙e counting up鈥攖owards a more inclusive, user-friendly digital experience for all members of the 91探花community.
Ready to begin your digital accessibility journey? Here are some ways to start:
- Explore What You Can Do Now for tips, tools, and 91探花accessibility policy information.
- Visit Accessible Technology Services for practical guides on making websites, documents, videos, courses, and meetings accessible.
- Access free, self-paced training through Deque University鈥攁vailable to anyone with a 91探花NetID.
- Watch 鈥�Starting an Accessibility Journey: 5 Easy Tips鈥�, a presentation by Instruction Accessibility Specialist Mary-Colleen Jenkins.
- Discover faculty-focused resources on the Teaching@ 91探花 web page.
Let鈥檚 work together to make 91探花a leader in digital inclusion. Start today鈥攅very accessible step forward counts!