Digital Accessibility
Digital Accessibility
Oakland University is committed to fostering an inclusive campus where digital content is accessible to everyone. To support this mission and meet updated federal regulations, we have launched a university-wide digital accessibility initiative guided by the Digital Accessibility Task Force.
Why This Matters
The Department of Justice updated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requiring all public universities to meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards by April 27, 2027. This isn't just about compliance; it’s about ensuring equitable access to the tools and information our community needs to succeed.
Our Shared Responsibility
To help us meet this upcoming deadline, all university digital materials must align with required accessibility standards. This includes but is not limited to:
- Moodle course content and eSpaces
- Websites and social media
- Documents and files
- Videos and images
- Software and IT applications
Support for Your Role
We recognize this is a significant undertaking, and the university has expanded resources to support you in this work. Whether you are faculty, staff, or a student, specialized tools and guidance are available to make this transition as smooth as possible. Select your role below to access the resources relevant to you.
Announcements
Making Your Course Files Accessible: Progress Over Perfection
The extension of the enforcement date for Title II of the ADA regulations to April 27, 2027 gives us some welcome breathing room, but our commitment to creating accessible digital content for students remains as important as ever. To support this effort, Senior Instructional Designer Chad Bousley has developed a practical teaching tip that outlines a simple, effective workflow for creating and remediating course materials: Making Your Course Files Accessible: Progress Over Perfection.
Panorama - New Digital Accessibility Resource
We are excited to announce the launch of Panorama, a powerful tool designed to streamline digital accessibility for faculty, staff, and students. This new resource allows you to run comprehensive reports and fix accessibility issues directly within Moodle or eSpace, while the integrated DocHub tool handles files located outside of those platforms. We encourage you to explore the ADA Compliance Quickstart eSpace, Panorama Quickstart Guide or register for an upcoming workshop.
Making Sure Your Email Signature is Accessible
A digitally accessible email signature ensures that everyone, regardless of ability, can read and engage with your contact information by removing barriers for people who use assistive technologies. Small changes, like proper formatting and clear text, can make a meaningful difference in how your message is received, please review the digital signature guidance document to learn more.
Additional Digital Accessibility Announcements and Initiatives
