Web Accessibility at K-State

At K-State, our mission of teaching, research and engagement is built on a strong foundation of creating access and opportunity for all. This principle underscores our commitment to accessibility in all its forms, including how we work together across the university to build and maintain websites and digital content that comply with federal accessibility requirements.

K-State's University Websites policy (PPM 3360) stipulates that university websites must meet current accessibility standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Based on the Department of Justice's April 2024 final rule, universities like K-State must comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Level 2.1 AA standard by April 2026.


Advancing Continuous Improvement in Web Accessibility

For each university website, a primary site owner is identified to obtain access to Siteimprove, K-State's chosen platform for web accessibility advancement. The CMS system also offers accessibility checks at the page publishing stage. Siteimprove, however, offers a more comprehensive look at accessibility issues, offering guided solutions for remediation and filters to support prioritization.

Request Siteimprove Access
A primary site owner from every K-State website may be granted a Siteimprove account to assist in advancing their own site accessibility score.
Request Access 
Log in to Siteimprove
Already have a Siteimprove account? Enter your email address and sign in with SSO to start improving your accessibility score.
Sign in 
Siteimprove Accessibility User Guide
Siteimprove is a powerful and comprensive tool. Find trainings, help guides, suggestions on where to focus, and more in our Siteimprove Accessibility Module User Guide.
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Open Office Hours with the Web Services Team

The Web Services team within the Division of Communications and Marketing (DCM) hosts a series of open office hours for website and calendar administrators each semester. These are not structured trainings: They are a dedicated time where site owners across the institution are encouraged to brings questions or challenges to the team. DCM Web Services staff members will be available to answer questions and problem-solve in real-time.

By creating this community-based approach to digital accessibility, we aim to catalyze K-State's ongoing efforts toward advancing WCAG 2.1 AA compliance.

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General Website Accessibility Resources


Questions?

Not sure where to start with advancing your website's accessibility? We're always happy to answer questions. Email webservices@k-state.edu to connect with one of our staff members.


Additional Digital Accessibility Resources

Looking for additional resources? Visit the Digital Accessibility Task Force page.