{"id":12,"date":"2024-12-30T17:45:35","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T17:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/accessibility\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2026-01-22T00:29:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T00:29:51","slug":"accessibility","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/accessibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessibility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital accessibility starts with us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital accessibility means that websites, applications, and other digital content are designed, developed, and written to be accessible and usable.&nbsp;Making digital content accessible is essential for people with disabilities, helpful for everyone, and supports UW values by fostering a diverse and inclusive community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital accessibility helps ensure everyone can learn, work, and engage at the University of Washington. This video, <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/EjLrZRyrbeY?si=3y5_Wc5p4FAI-8-x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UW&#8217;s Digital Accessibility Initiative<\/a><\/strong>, highlights free digital accessibility training and resources, and explains how you can help build a more accessible and inclusive UW\u2014now and beyond the April 26, 2026 substantial compliance deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-highlight-paragraph-grey-background\">On April 24, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) published a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/civilrights\/policies-and-guidance\/ada-guidance\/digital-accessibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new rule on digital accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)<\/a>. This rule requires the University\u2019s web content, including academic course content, to be accessible starting on April 24, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All student accommodation requests will continue to be managed by DRS. <\/strong>Please work with their office to submit necessary files to the central DRS office so they can provide accessible versions to each student and other accommodations to ensure students needs are met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Campus and UW-wide communications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-highlight-paragraph-large\">Find the latest digital accessibility comms and events on our <br><a href=\"https:\/\/uwnetid.sharepoint.com\/sites\/uwb-accessibility-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>UW Bothell Digital Accessibility News SharePoint site<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital accessibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/accessibility\/digital\/initiative\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UW Digital Accessibility Initiative<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/civilrights\/policies-and-guidance\/ada-guidance\/digital-accessibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">About the ADA rule<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/accesstech\/policy-resources\/policy\/\">UW\u2013IT accessibility standards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/accessibility-digital-icon.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33053\" style=\"width:111px;height:111px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accommodation resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/student-affairs\/drs\">DRS: Student accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/hr\/faculty\/resources\">Faculty accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/policies\/disability-accommodation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Staff accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/accessibility-pencil-and-ruler-icon.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33051\" style=\"width:115px;height:115px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training &amp; services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/accessibility\/digital\/training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UW training opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/accessibility\/digital\/basics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accessibility basics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/teaching.washington.edu\/inclusive-accessible\/making-course-materials-accessible\/?_gl=1*1d9sqsg*_gcl_au*MTM2MDg2NjU0OC4xNzU4MTM4ODUw*_ga*NjYyNzQ4OTA1LjE3NTgxMzg4NTE.*_ga_3T65WK0BM8*czE3NTgzMTY4MzckbzQkZzEkdDE3NTgzMTc1NDMkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_JLHM9WH4JV*czE3NTgzMTY4MzckbzQkZzEkdDE3NTgzMTc1NDMkajYwJGwwJGgw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accessible course materials<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/accessibility-trainingService-icon.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33052\" style=\"width:121px;height:121px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting around campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/about\/visitors\">Visiting campus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/commuter-services\/parking\/disability-parking\">Disability parking<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/accessibility\/navigating-campus\">Navigating campus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/accessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/11\/2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-402\" style=\"width:127px;height:127px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/accessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/11\/2.png 200w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/accessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/11\/2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/accessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/11\/2-125x125.png 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Digital accessibility starts with us Digital accessibility means that websites, applications, and other digital content are designed, developed, and written to be accessible and usable.&nbsp;Making digital content accessible is essential for people with disabilities, helpful for everyone, and supports UW values by fostering a diverse and inclusive community. 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