Web Accessibility
Intro to Web Accessibility
In April 2024, the Department of Justice finalized a ruling requiring “state and local governments to make their websites and mobile applications accessible
for people with disabilities.” These rules encompass all public colleges and universities. The compliance deadline
for institutions of less than 50,000 is April 24, 2027.
Visit the Introduction to Web Accessibility by WebAIM to learn why it is important and required to meet state and state laws
and standards.
Learn More
- Illinois Community Colleges Online (ILCCO) offers a free, self-paced course on Accessibility Best Practices. Apply your understanding by making materials accessible with templates and helpful guides.
Accessibility in Brightspace
- See Accessibility Tools at Brightspace ResourcesBrightspace Resources
- Participate in the free, self-guided courses in D2L's Accessibility Academy. Sign in to the Brightspace Community, navigate to the D2L Learning Center>Resources> Accessibility Academy.
Other Resources
- Statistics for Adults with Disabilities - CDC
- Federal Guidelines for Accessible Web Content
- Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act Standards 1.0
- Screen Reader Demo 3:49 minutes
Universal Design for Learning
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for designing curriculum that is
accessible to students with a wide range of abilities, disabilities, and other characteristics. See the UDL Guidelines for providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression.