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Federal Accessibility Information and Resources
Welcome to the Accessibility Toolbox, a resource designed to support faculty in creating accessible and inclusive learning environments for all students. Below, you will find tools, guidelines, and resources to help ensure that your course materials and digital content are accessible to all students.
While this page offers a variety of resources for making your digital content accessible, please note that the Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) is your primary support resource at the 91导航 for any questions or assistance related to accessibility accommodations.
Disability rights are civil rights. The ADA is a law that protects people with disabilities in many areas of public life in many varied ways.
From answers to common questions to official legal documents, ADA.gov has everything
you need to understand your rights and responsibilities under the ADA.
Ensure your web content, and mobile apps are accessible.
New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments
How ADA Compliance Requirements Apply to Websites
Office of Civil Services -
The U.S. Department of Education鈥檚 Office for Civil Rights is proud to announce a
video series covering a variety of topics on digital access in education, including
how people with disabilities use technology, applicable Federal regulations, and identifying
and remediating barriers to access. Whether you are in the educational field or not,
these videos have wide-ranging coverage for those who want to know: What makes technology
accessible for individuals with disabilities? And how can I make my site or platform
more accessible?
Research Brief:
With the ADA in effect for almost three decades, there is a growing number of students with disabilities going to college. In fact, estimates show that 19% of undergraduate students and 12% of graduate students have disabilities. Access to higher education is a vital part of the ADA鈥檚 broader social promise to promote equal access and full participation in all aspects of US society; especially considering that postsecondary education is often a pre-requisite for many jobs in the U.S.