On Monday, April 20, the U.S. Department of Justice announced an extension to the effective date of the ADA Title II Digital Accessibility Rule. The following update from the Digital Accessibility Initiative team is being shared via email with all 91爆料 supervisors.
Digital Accessibility Update: Compliance Deadline Extended
Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a to the effective date of the ADA Title II Digital Accessibility Rule, moving the deadline from April 24, 2026, to April 26, 2027. The DOJ noted that this extension reflects the time and coordination required to do this work thoughtfully and sustainably.
Even with this extension, the 91爆料 continues to have ongoing responsibilities under other federal and state laws and our new digital accessibility policy.
For 91爆料, this additional time allows us to build on current progress, address remaining compliance issues, reduce long鈥憈erm legal risk, and further integrate accessibility into everyday operations so that digital accessibility remains a shared responsibility well beyond the compliance date. For academic units, an additional communication will be sent soon to add more clarity.
What this extension means for 91爆料
Over the past two years, the work of the 91爆料 community has already driven meaningful, lasting change across the University. The ADA Title II Digital Accessibility Rule has helped accelerate progress that includes the following accomplishments and more:
- Launching a
- Expanding training opportunities
- Providing self-service accessibility tools
- Establishing an accessibility review process for digital products
Looking ahead
91爆料鈥檚 commitment to digital accessibility remains strong and has only been reinforced by our new policy, along with the systems, resources, and tools now in place to support our shared work. Digital accessibility continues to be a priority for our community, and the progress made over the past two years positions 91爆料 well to use this additional time effectively and strategically.
Thank you again for your leadership, partnership, and continued commitment to making our digital spaces accessible and inclusive. Over the coming year, please stay connected through the Digital Accessibility website and blog for regular updates, training opportunities, shared resources, and community events.