Digital Accessibility Resources & Support

Title II and Digital Accessibility at UNMC

The U.S. Department of Justice issued a rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act that sets accessibility requirements for web content and mobile applications provided by state and local governments. As a public institution, UNMC must comply with the rule by April 24, 2027.

Title II helps ensure that people with disabilities, including those with visible and non-apparent disabilities, have equal access to public services and programs, including public education. At UNMC, meeting these requirements means addressing accessibility across the digital content and technologies we use for learning, working, communicating and sharing information. Preparing for compliance requires both improving existing digital content and helping employees create accessible content from the start.

Digital accessibility is a shared responsibility at UNMC. Employees who create, share, publish, teach with, purchase or manage digital content all have a role in reducing barriers and ensuring equitable access.

Together, we create a more accessible UNMC

Accessibility works best when it is considered from the start. By incorporating accessibility into how we create, share, teach with, and manage digital content, we can reduce barriers and create more usable, inclusive digital experiences across UNMC. 

Creating Accessible Digital Experiences 

At UNMC, accessibility means considering access throughout the lifecycle of digital content and technology, from creation and purchasing to sharing, publishing, and ongoing maintenance. This includes both improving existing content and building accessibility into new digital experiences from the start.

Accessible digital content also creates more usable and flexible experiences for everyone. 

Why Digital Accessibility Matters

Accessibility is about people. We all see, hear, process information, communicate and interact with technology in different ways. Accessible digital content helps ensure that everyone can participate in learning, working, communicating and accessing information at UNMC. While accessibility is a legal requirement, it is also essential to creating high-quality, usable digital experiences for everyone.

Accessible practices are essential for people with visible and non-apparent disabilities, as well as for those who use assistive technologies such as screen readers, keyboard navigation, captions, magnification and voice recognition. They also benefit people with temporary or situational needs, those using different devices or working in different environments, and those who interact with or process information differently. Designing with accessibility in mind gives people more ways to access, understand, and use digital content.

Report a Digital Accessibility Barrier

Encountered a barrier when accessing a UNMC website, document, course material, video, form, application or other digital resource? Report the issue for review and routing to the appropriate area for assistance.

For general technology support, email the UNMC Help Desk. For Canvas, Anthology Ally, and integrated Canvas tools, contact the University of Nebraska ITS Learning Management Systems team. For disability accommodations, email the Accessibility Services Center.