Project: Digital Accessibility
Objective
Implement accessibility of web content and mobile apps
Project Overview
Earlier in 2024, the US Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, passed a ruling to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding the accessibility of web content and mobile apps.
Project Details
The new rule includes:
Public-facing sites and sites behind a login (including 3rd party applications)
“Conventional electronic documents” including PDF, Word files, presentation files, spreadsheet files
Web content or content in a mobile app made available via a social media platform
Captions for live-audio and pre-recorded content
Password-protected course content is treated like any other content
Status
Active
FAQ
What is the timeframe for implementation?
Required to meet compliance requirements by April 24, 2026; App State goal to complete by March 1, 2026
Who do I contact for more information?
Office of Disability Resources at 828-262-3056 or odr@appstate.edu
The IT Project Management Office at group-it-pmo@appstate.edu