The University of Washington strives to ensure that all digital products developed at, purchased by, or used at the University are accessible to all faculty, students, and staff, including those with disabilities. To reach this goal, anyone making procurement or licensing decisions on behalf of the UW has responsibility to consider accessibility of the product or service within the procurement process.
Important: Before you begin working with or assessing a supplier’s accessibility compliance, if the cost exceeds $9,999, contact the Procurement Services Contracting team to involve them early in the process. Purchases over $9,999 are subject to state purchase statutes and may require formal competition in the absence of an available contract or valid sole source. Additional information about the procurement process is available at: How to Buy.
When purchasing or renewing any web application, mobile app, or other digital product, you must complete a Digital Product Accessibility Review to ensure the product meets accessibility standards. This review and approval will be required to be attached to your Requisition or Procurement Connect ticket request for all Digital Product purchases that are placed on or after April 26, 2026.
Procurement Contract Managers must verify that the accessibility review has been performed and approved before they can proceed with reviewing your purchase.
Digital Product Accessibility Review
Accessibility assurances in contracts
All technology suppliers are expected to provide assurances that their product is either compliant with accessibility standards, or is working toward compliance within a reasonable timeline. The UW Terms and Conditions, maintained by Procurement Services, includes a Digital Accessibility Rider (in PDF) which should be attached to all contracts for applicable goods and services.