As part of the University of Washington’s ongoing Digital Accessibility Initiative, we recently shared important February updates in an email to all UW supervisors to help units prepare for the upcoming ADA Title II compliance deadline on April 24, 2026.
This month’s guidance highlights several priority areas that will support more accessible and inclusive digital experiences across the UW:
Digital Product Accessibility Reviews: Supervisors are encouraged to ensure teams follow the UW review process before purchasing or renewing software or web applications, confirming products meet the UW Minimum Digital Accessibility Technical Standard.
Accessible Videos: With all video and audio content required to meet accessibility standards by April 2026, UW teams should consult Accessible Technology’s Videos webpage for guidance on captioning, audio descriptions, transcripts, and the use of accessible media players.
Social Media Accessibility: A new Interim Social Media Accessibility Procedure outlines requirements for alternative text, captions, and color contrast across all UW‑affiliated accounts.
All in the UW community are encouraged to attend upcoming accessibility events and to explore UW’s free online training. These resources support every role in building more accessible and inclusive digital environments.
As a community, we can embed digital accessibility into our everyday work, prepare for the April deadline, and build sustainable practices for an accessible future.