The 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 Services
These services are recommended to all web users to ensure accessibility compliance.
Recite Me
Please note: The Recite Me Assistive Toolbar has been added for user enhancement, not as a UF compliance tool.
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.
Learn more about Recite Me
Other Web Assistive Services:
- SiteImprove and,
- SensusAccess - Require Gatorlink login credentials for use
- Captioning Service
- CITT Accessibility Consultations – Submit Request
Training
UF Information Technology 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 trainings are available to help the UF community build knowledge about digital accessibility best practices for content creation and websites.
- Accessible Online Environments
- Self-paced trainings
- Accessibility Basics for staff
- Accessibility Fundamentals for instructors
- SiteImprove Training
Resources for Instructors
Explore resources that instructors can use to ensure the accessibility of digital course material including course sites, videos, documents, and teaching and learning tools. ·
- Accessibility in 5 (video series)
- Ally tool in Canvas
- Ensuring Accessibility
- Teaching and Learning Tools webpage
- Top Tips for Accessibility
Resources for Staff
Any staff member who creates digitally distributed content will benefit from general accessibility tips, and employees who design, manage, or edit websites should be familiar with web accessibility guidelines.
- Top Tips for Accessibility
- WCAG 2 Overview
- WCAG 2.1 (Meet all level A and level AA guidelines at a minimum)
Resources for Students
Information is available for students who are excited to learn how they can make their online content more accessible or who need additional accommodations.
UFIT Training has a comprehensive list of training services available for UF.