Digital Accessibility Network
Join the Office of Information Technology Accessibility (OITA) Service's digital accessibility network—explore the training, tools, and guides available to the Rutgers community.
Title II Accessibility
Making Learning Accessible for All: Meeting ADA Title II Standards
At Rutgers, we are committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment where everyone can access digital and educational resources. Accessibility is more than a legal requirement, it’s a reflection of our core values.
In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice updated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, clarifying that digital materials must be accessible. Public universities like Rutgers must ensure all websites, learning platforms, documents, and digital content meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA by April 24, 2026, with limited exceptions.
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Accessibility Plans
University Policy
Rutgers University has established a revised Digital Accessibility Policy, effective in June 2025. This policy outlines the university's commitment to digital accessibility and provides guidelines for all units, departments, and schools. Units, departments, and schools should review the policy and determine the best approach to develop a digital accessibility plan that meets these requirements.
Critical Elements of Digital Accessibility
Rutgers has identified three critical areas where accessibility must be addressed: website accessibility, course content accessibility, and accessible procurement of digital technologies. Each area plays a vital role in supporting the university's mission of academic excellence and equal opportunity. The following sections provide guidance and resources for units and departments to begin strategic planning and implementation in each of these core domains.
Accessibility Best Practices
Make your websites, course materials, and communications more accessible for everyone. Follow practical best practices for designing content in various platforms, including Canvas, Word, PowerPoint, PDFs, emails, social media, and video. Enhance usability for all users and better support individuals with disabilities.
Resources
Documentation, training, tools, and other services to help ensure the accessibility of our content, programs, and activities.
Deque
Deque University’s full list of accessibility courses and axe Monitor’s web accessibility reporting tool are available.
SensusAccess
SensusAccess allows students, faculty, staff, and alumni to automatically convert documents into a range of alternate media.
Digital Accessibility Guides
Materials to help web and content developers ensure that all Rutgers web pages follow a certain level of compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Course Content Guides
Canvas is the official learning management system for teaching and learning at Rutgers. Whether you're building a course or simply using the platform, there are training materials, guidelines, and instructions available to improve accessibility.
New Rule for Accessible Content
Learn about the U.S. Department of Justice's April 2024 rule on the accessibility of web content and mobile apps and how you can make sure your digital content is accessible with our web a11y checklist.
New Employee Resources
To help ensure we all have equal access to succeed while here at Rutgers, please see the available guidance on creating accessible materials and requesting accommodations.
Office of Information Technology Accessibility (OITA) Services
Find resources and tools for faculty members, web designers/developers, and other university staff, to aid in web accessibility, online course accessibility, instructional materials, assistive and adaptive technology, video/multimedia captioning, and software procurement.