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ADA and Title II at UF

UF is preparing to respond to new ADA Title II regulations released by the U.S. Department of Justice on April 24, 2024. The new regulations mandate that web content and mobile applications offered by public entities will conform to WCAG 2.1 level AA standards, with few exceptions, by April 24, 2026.

Featured Resources and Services

These resources and services are recommended to all web users to ensure accessibility compliance.

Accessibility at UF

 

Recite Me

Recite Me is a cloud-based assistive accessibility toolbar used to enhance website inclusivity by enabling visitors to personalize content in ways that best support their reading and comprehension needs. UF web owners can now integrate this functionality by adding the provided code to their websites.

Please note: The Recite Me Assistive Toolbar has been added for user enhancement, not as a UF compliance tool.

Learn more about Recite Me

Siteimprove

Siteimprove is a tool available to all faculty and staff that can help flag accessibility and other web quality issues. Learn more about SiteImprove

Sensus Access

SensusAccess is a document conversion system that converts documents into accessible formats. SensusAccess is available to UF students, staff, and faculty.  This platform requires a GatorLink to log in. Learn more about SensusAccess.

CITT Accessibility Consultations

The UFIT Center for Instructional Technology and Training offers accessibility consultations to faculty and staff.  To get started, submit a consultation request.

Top Tips for Accessibility

Learn the top tips for making your online content accessible.

 

Trainings

UFIT has a portfolio of services, training, and tools designed to support digital accessibility efforts across campus. From consultations to automated tools, these resources can help you create more inclusive and compliant digital content.

Both self-paced and facilitated training courses are available to help the UF community build knowledge about digital accessibility best practices for content creation and websites.

Accessibility in 5

Five minute or less videos that feature different accessibility skills that can be used both in the classroom and at work.  View videos.

 

Teaching and Instructional Resources

Explore resources that instructors can use to ensure the accessibility of digital course material including course sites, videos, documents, and teaching and learning tools. ·

Video Captioning Service

Video courses recorded on Mediasite are eligible for free captioning through UFIT. Requests should be submitted a minimum to two weeks prior to the start of the semester. Make a captioning request.

Other Resources

Ally tool in Canvas

Ensuring Accessibility in the Classroom

Teaching and Learning Tools

 

Web Accessibility Resources

Any staff or faculty member who creates digitally distributed content will benefit from general accessibility tips. Employees who design, manage or edit websites should be familiar with web accessibility guidelines.

WCAG 2 Overview

WCAG 2.1 (Meet all level A and level AA guidelines at a minimum)

Web Accessibility Tips and Resources

 

Social Media Accessibility Resources

UF faculty or staff managing social media accounts that officially represent their units are responsible for publishing accessible content.

Accessibility Practices for Social Media

Social Media Accessibility Training

Section 508 Social Media Guidelines

 

Accessible Technology and Procurement

Faculty and staff who purchase or subscribe to third-party technology must ensure that technology is accessible.

Review Accessible Fast Path Solutions

UFIT's Fast Path Solutions has eight third-party, pre-assessed solutions available under the “accessibility” tag to UF faculty and staff depending on data type.

Accessibility and Procurement: What’s a VPAT anyway?

A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT), is a document prepared by a product, developer, vendor or third-party accessibility reviewer that describes how well the product conforms to accessibility standards. Watch the VPAT training.

Note for students: If you are looking for more resources, please contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) directly.