Digital Accessibility Information
Virginia Tech is committed to equal access and opportunity for all students, employees, and visitors to campus. The university provides dedicated resources to assist those with disabilities and to address barriers to access.
This section has been developed to educate and assist Research and Innovation web editors and video editors in ensuring the content they create is accessible.
ADA Title II, Digital Accessibility Website Launched
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will now require all digital content that is actively used to apply for, access, or participate in the services of a public entity, be accessible. Content that is accessible conforms to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Title II Subpart H of the ADA, which requires actively used content to comply with WCAG guidelines, takes effect April 24, 2026. This requirement will impact all areas of the university.
This website is intended to help you develop a plan for bringing your content into compliance, whether it is new content or something you’ve been using for years. Content could include websites, course sites, video or audio recordings, images or graphics, cloud-based applications, or various document types, including PDF files.
Virginia Tech faculty, staff, and students should assess the accessibility of their new and actively used digital content and make a plan to bring that content into compliance with WCAG guidelines by the April 24, 2026 deadline.
Justice Department to Publish Final Rule to Strengthen Web and Mobile App Access for People with Disabilities
In April 2024, a final rule was signed under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure the accessibility of web content and mobile applications (apps) for people with disabilities. This final rule clarifies the obligations of state and local governments to make their websites and mobile applications accessible.