Digital Accessibility
Digital Accessibility

Digital Accessibility

Documentation, training, tools, and other services to help ensure the accessibility of university content, programs, and activities.

Find resources and tools for faculty members, web designers/developers, and other university staff, to aid in web accessibility, online course accessibility, instructional materials, assistive and adaptive technology, video/multimedia captioning, and software procurement.

Office of Information Technology Accessibility (OITA) Services

Website and department support

Rutgers is committed to ensuring equal access to information, programs, and activities through its technologies, web pages, and services. Contact us to learn more about digital accessibility and the policies and standards Rutgers follows.

Request support

Purchasing review

All electronic and information technology (EIT) systems, applications, software, and services used by Rutgers University are required to be assessed for accessibility. The OITA will use the information to assess the accessibility risks and provide recommendations.

Accessibility purchasing form

Training and workshops

Internal/external and customized accessibility trainings and workshops available to all members of the Rutgers community. Many are also available to the general public.

Training information

Resources

Join our digital accessibility network—explore the training, tools, and guides available to the Rutgers community.

Deque

Deque University’s full list of accessibility courses and axe Monitor’s web accessibility reporting tool are available.

Learn about Deque

SensusAccess

SensusAccess allows students, faculty, staff, and alumni to automatically convert documents into a range of alternate media.

Use SensusAccess

Digital accessibility guides

Materials to help web and content developers ensure that all Rutgers web pages follow a certain level of compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

Access guides at Rutgers IT Help portal

Course content guides

Canvas is the official learning management system for teaching and learning at Rutgers. Whether you’re building a course or simply using the platform, there are training materials, guidelines, and instructions available to improve accessibility.

Accessibility guides on Canvas

New rule for accessible content

Learn about the U.S. Department of Justice’s April 2024 rule on the accessibility of web content and mobile apps and how you can make sure your digital content is accessible with our web a11y checklist.

Accessible digital content

New employee resources

To help ensure we all have equal access to succeed while here at Rutgers, please see the available guidance on creating accessible materials and requesting accomodations.

New employee resources

University policies and processes

Web accessibility policy

This policy establishes standards for the accessibility and usability of web-based information and services to ensure compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations and laws.

Read accessibility policy

IT accessibility purchasing process

Purchasers must submit an “accessibility purchasing form” for any item with the commodity code “IT Software.” Learn more about the purchasing process and what actions will be taken if there is a high exposure level.

Accessibility purchasing form

Course content accessibility

In alignment with the university’s longstanding commitment to inclusive education, policies have been updated and initiatives have been implemented to ensure all students can fully engage with course materials, online platforms, and adaptive technologies.

Inclusive Education Initiative

Contact us

If you have any questions or requests regarding accessibility, please email accessibility@rutgers.edu.

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Rutgers is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to direct suggestions, comments, or complaints concerning any accessibility issues with Rutgers websites to accessibility@rutgers.edu or complete the Report Accessibility Barrier / Provide Feedback form.

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