The Department of Justice now requires all University of Illinois digital content to comply with ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 standards by April 2027. To help campus units meet this deadline, Technology Services is introducing a new accessibility evaluation process for websites and software.
Join our upcoming presentation to learn how to request a review and use the resulting report to bring your digital products into full compliance.
What we will cover:
• Severity Rankings: How to prioritize fixes based on urgency.
• User Impact: Which disabilities are affected by specific WCAG violations.
• Testing Methods: How to replicate report findings to verify accessibility issues yourself.
• Compliance Pathways: Clear steps to bring your products into full ADA conformance.
Join the discussion and learn how to make your website and software accessible to everyone.
About this event:
Presenters:
- Tim Offenstein, Lead Accessibility Information Specialist, Technology Services
- Amanda Covher, Senior Quality Assurance Specialist, Technology Services
Track:
Dungeoneering — Master the map. Share lessons learned navigating administrative processes, deciphering ancient bureaucracy, and finding the fastest route from quest assignment to completion.
Experience Needed:
All Levels
Learning Outcome:
Participants will come away with a greater understanding of how to submit an Accessibility Request, what the evaluation will cover and the process for remediation, so that their digital products will better support accessibility.
Additional Keywords:
Accessibility Evaluation, ADA Title II compliance, WCAG Success Criteria, Accessibility Review, accessible websites and software
Where and When:
November 4, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm- Online-only Session
- Zoom