The Department of Justice released new regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on April 24, 2024. These rules mandate that all web content, mobile apps, and electronic documents from the University of Iowa meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1, Level AA standards by April 24, 2026, with few exceptions.

Affected areas include academic and administrative technologies, course materials, departmental websites, mobile applications, social media platforms, third-party content, and other technologies involved in university programs and services.

The Office of Civil Rights Compliance is spearheading efforts on campus. Achieving compliance will necessitate a collective effort across the university. The office is collaborating with partners at the university to organize efforts campus-wide and devise strategies to fulfill ADA requirements and ensure technology access for everyone in the University of Iowa community.

For more details:

• The Justice Department offers additional resources including a fact sheet outlining rule requirements.
• The official rule is available in the Federal Register.
• A YouTube video in American Sign Language explains the rule announcement.

For inquiries: Reach out via email at ocrc-disability@uiowa.edu or visit the web home of the ADA Coordinator for more information.