Digital Accessibility Initiative
Advancing Digital Accessibility at K-State
In spring 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a final rule establishing updated regulations under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The rule, which applies to state and local government entities — including all public schools, community colleges and public universities — requires digital/online content be fully compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA standard, by a specified deadline. For K-State, that deadline is April 24, 2026.
The new rule will require K-State’s digital content, including university websites, mobile applications, and materials housed on third-party platforms, such as our Canvas learning management system, to conform to the WCAG 2.1 AA standard. This includes both public-facing content and authenticated content behind log-in, which is inclusive of digital course materials.
Implementation Plan/Timeline
Learn more about the implementation plan and timeline that will support our workforce as we work toward the April 2026 compliance deadline. The implementation plan includes an investment in auditing/remediation resources, as well as working groups to address policy updates, resource onboarding, trainings/workshops and more.