Digital Accessibility is an ADA Requirement
About 25% of U.S. adults, and over a billion people worldwide, live with a disability. The way many people access the web can be impacted by disability. Many will use assistive technology, for example, or make modifications that make web content usable to them.
In order for assistive technology, like screen readers, to work with a website, that website has to be made compatible through the implementation of accessibility best practices and specifications.
The following are the most basic things you can easily do to ensure your page content is accessible.
To explore UCR’s broader initiatives in digital inclusion, please visit the UCR Accessibility Website
Accessibility Training & Resources
- Creating online content for UC? New federal digital accessibility regulations apply to you - February 10, 2026
- Important federal and systemwide requirements affecting digital content - January 29, 2026
- UCOP Electronic Accessibility Training Resources
- UCR Accessibility Resources
- UCR ITS - Website Accessibility
- Siteimprove - Free cloud service that enables you to systematically review your sites for accessibility, SEO, and best practices.
- UC Webinar: From Compliance to Inclusion - Recorded May 15, 2025
- New regulations for the Americans with Disabilities Act that will impact UC - February 25, 2025
- UCOP’s Quick Tips for Creating Accessible Websites (pdf)
- Inclusive Communication: Tips and Guidance for Promoting Electronic Accessibility
- LinkedIn Learning Accessibility for Web Design
Accessible Course Design for Faculty (Non-Drupal Sites)
- Accessibility and Inclusive Course Design
- Accessibility Guidance for Faculty
- UCR's Exploration Center for Innovative Teaching and Engagement (XCITE) provides a robust suite of resources and services relating to accessibility and inclusive course design.
UCR Accessibility Announcements
February 26, 2026
The UCR Digital Deep Clean: Week Three: The Attic
In week one, we geared up in the "Toolshed." In week two, we tackled the “Guest Room” by auditing third-party tools. Now, it's time to head up to the "Attic." Just like a home attic, our digital spaces—websites, Google Drives, SharePoints, Canvas courses, etc.—often collect content we no longer use. Not every piece of digital content needs a deep clean; some items just need to be thrown out. By identifying what to archive, remediate, or remove, we make our digital campus easier to navigate and ensure steady progress ahead of the April 24, 2026, deadline. Wait—Does This Apply to Me? Almost
February 24, 2026
The UCR Digital Deep Clean: Week Two: The Guest Room
It's week two of the digital deep-cleaning challenge. When it comes to tidying up your home, nothing is a better motivator than knowing you have guests coming over! This week, we’re heading into the "Guest Room" to audit our third-party tools. At UCR, we often use external plugins, applications, or software to enhance our work and teaching. However, under the updated ADA standards, we are responsible for ensuring these "guests" meet UCR’s Accessibility Standards. Week Two Guidance Why Should I Review My Third-Party Tools? When we invite an external tool into our digital environment, we are
February 11, 2026
The UCR Digital Deep Clean: Week One: The Toolshed
Welcome to week one of UCR's 10-week digital deep-cleaning challenge, which aims to support UCR faculty and staff as we collectively work to implement new digital accessibility standards in response to updates to the Americans with Disabilities Act and UC policy. Read the letter to campus from Chancellor Hu and Provost Watkins Just as we might feel overwhelmed by the prospect of cleaning and organizing our home, the prospect of systematically reviewing years of digital content to meet the new accessibility requirements may seem daunting. However, just as physical environments are best
January 29, 2026
Important federal and systemwide requirements affecting digital content
Dear Campus Community: The University of California and UCR are committed to providing a digital environment that is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. For many years, UC campuses have implemented a system-wide policy to promote full, equal, and independent use of our digital resources. Recent changes to federal law under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act mean that all UC campuses and national labs must meet new requirements to ensure accessibility. These changes mandate new standards for digital content produced by the university. This includes
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