Public colleges and universities are scrambling to comply with new Title II ADA digital-accessibility requirements that take effect April 2026. Institutions must align web and digital content with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and build sustainable workflows for remediation, alternative formats and student support, the guidance says. Higher-ed leaders warn rushed mass-remediation risks superficial fixes; compliance requires policy, staffing, training, and vendor coordination. Vendors with LMS-integrated tools can speed detection and remediation, but auditors and disability advocates emphasize programmatic, not one-off, solutions. Institutions lacking mature accessibility programs face legal exposure and potential interruption to student services. The practical takeaway: prioritize systematic processes, targeted investments in staffing and training, and phased remediation tied to pedagogy and student needs.
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