University of Wisconsin–Madison

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  • Digital accessibility update: Federal timeline extended

    Dear colleagues, As a follow-up to last week’s email regarding changes to federal digital accessibility requirements, we are writing to share an update following further review and consultation. The U.S. Department of Justice has extended the Americans with Disabilities Act’s (ADA) digital accessibility rule compliance deadline from April 24, 2026 to April 26, 2027. While…

  • Digital Accessibility update: Federal timeline extended and more information to come

    On April 20, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice issued an interim final rule extending the compliance deadline for the Americans with Disabilities Act’s digital accessibility rule.  The university is reviewing the interim final rule and assessing its implications for UW–Madison’s digital accessibility efforts. Clear guidance will be shared soon following consultation with the Office…

  • Your summer teaching helps build a more digitally accessible UW–Madison

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    We are reaching out because you are teaching this summer, and we want to ensure you are aware of new federal digital accessibility requirements for course content under the Americans with Disabilities Act. While the new ADA rule goes into effect on April 24, we recognize that compliance will be an ongoing, iterative process. Where to start…

  • Update on the University Digital Accessibility Initiative

    Thank you for your continued leadership as we advance the University Digital Accessibility Initiative (UDAI). This month, April 24, marks the beginning of a new era of digital accessibility as the ADA officially launches the expanded federal digital accessibility requirements. We are excited to enter this next chapter, with a spirit of continued forward momentum. Below…

  • Your involvement is needed to build a more digitally accessible UW–Madison

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    A new federal rule expanding legal requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires all digital tools and electronic resources used in a university program, service or activity be built in a way that enables individuals to access, understand and navigate. This includes materials you use in your teaching, including your course Canvas site, electronic documents,…

  • An update and steps you can take now to build a more digitally accessible UW–Madison

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    We have officially kicked off the University Digital Accessibility Initiative (UDAI) to meet a new federal rule that expands legal requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act requiring that all digital tools and electronic resources used in a university program, service or activity are accessible to all, especially disabled individuals of our university community. This initiative reflects UW–Madison’s commitment…

  • Action Requested: Notify Existing Vendors of New Digital Accessibility Rule by March 11, 2026

    The U.S. Department of Justice issued a new rule under the Americans with Disabilities Act requiring all digital tools and electronic resources used in university programs, services, or activities—whether free or paid, developed internally or procured from vendors—to meet specific accessibility standards by April 24, 2026. Because procurement is decentralized at UW–Madison, the University Digital…

  • Building a more accessible UW–Madison

    UW–Madison is taking an important step forward to ensure that our digital environment is accessible to all, especially disabled members of our university community. To align with our vision of a welcoming environment for all community members, and to meet the 2026 federal requirement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we’ve launched the University Digital Accessibility Initiative (UDAI).…

  • UW–‍Madison prepares for compliance with new federal rule on digital accessibility

    Universities must make digital resources accessible by Apr 24, 2026, under a new Justice Department rule. Learn about the committee tasked with identifying barriers and resources needed for compliance.

  • Department of Justice Releases New Digital Accessibility Rules

    These rules give clarity to public, post-secondary education’s responsibilities for ensuring a digitally accessible environment for disabled individuals.