Tag: Accessibility
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Unlocking Accessibility : DOJ 2026 Ruling and The Pope Tech Accessibility Dashboard
By April 2026, all Western courses will need to meet updated accessibility standards at the AA level, as required by the ADA. Although these new guidelines might feel overwhelming at first, Western provides plenty of resources and support to help faculty make their digital content accessible. These changes, guided by the Department of Justice, aren’t…
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An Accessibility Odyssey: Preparing Faculty for WCAG Compliance Before 2026
In 2024, the Department of Justice passed a ruling updating Title II and the ADA. With it, it brought on new mandate that all digital materials must meet WCAG compliance setting a course for higher education, public institutions, and federal agencies, making accessibility a legal requirement by April 2026. Yes, you read right, all digital…