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On April 24, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a new rule<\/a> under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), mandating that all public web content and mobile apps, including academic course materials, be accessible by April 24, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This impacts all university websites, digital tools, and documents, making accessibility a shared responsibility across the campus.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new rule specifies compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level A and AA. Key areas affected include websites (including student org and third-party sites), mobile apps, social media posts, and digital course content. Boise State, as a public entity, must meet these requirements by the 2026 deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Office of Institutional Compliance and Ethics is coordinating efforts to create a compliance plan, ensuring all digital materials are accessible to individuals with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collaboration across departments will be critical to meet this goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More information is available on the Institutional Compliance and Ethics website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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