Accessibility Compliance Deadline Postponed

Dragon Community, Our MSUM Digital Accessibility Subcommittee would like to share the most current update related to digital accessibility compliance. On Monday, 4/20, the U.S. Department of Justice extended the current ADA Title II digital accessibility compliance deadline. The deadline has shifted from April 24, 2026, to April 26, 2027. While this extension provides additional time, it does not change […]

Accessibility Tip: Why Headings Matter

Headings help organize content and make information easier to read and navigate. On webpages, in documents, and in presentations, headings create a clear structure that helps users quickly find the information they need. For people using screen readers, headings are especially important. Screen readers allow users to navigate content by jumping from heading to heading, similar to scanning an outline. […]

Accessibility Tip: Writing Better Link Text

Links are an essential part of web content, helping users navigate to additional information and resources. Clear and descriptive link text makes it easier for everyone to understand where a link will take them. For people using screen readers, link text is especially important. Screen readers can provide a list of links on a page, allowing users to quickly scan […]

Accessibility Tip: Accessibility Is Everyone’s Responsibility

Every day, students, employees, and community members rely on digital content to learn, work, and connect with the university. Ensuring that content is accessible helps make those experiences inclusive for everyone. Creating accessible content is not just the responsibility of one department or team. Accessibility is a shared effort across the university. Anyone who creates or publishes digital content plays […]

Accessibility Tip: Training Helps Us All

The Required Annual Training includes Digital Accessibility Foundations, a short course that covers practical steps for creating accessible digital content. Training due: March 31, 2026Completing the training helps prepare you — and the university — for the DOJ accessibility deadline. Explore accessibility resources: Accessibility Knowledge Base Accessibility Tip is a series from the Digital Accessibility group, a subcommittee of the […]