{"id":2827,"date":"2025-11-17T14:48:47","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T19:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/it.rutgers.edu\/digital-accessibility\/?page_id=2827"},"modified":"2025-12-03T21:54:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T02:54:26","slug":"accessible-web-content","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/it.rutgers.edu\/digital-accessibility\/accessible-web-content\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessible Web Content"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What does the term \u201cweb a11y\u201d mean?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cWeb a11y\u201d is shorthand for \u201cweb accessibility,\u201d which refers to the practice of designing websites, apps, and digital content so that they can be used by people of varying physical and cognitive abilities. The term \u201cweb a11y<\/a>\u201d helps to identify content on the internet related specifically to digital accessibility.<\/p>\n

What is in this checklist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This checklist is designed to help web developers, content creators, and designers ensure their digital materials meet federal accessibility standards. It outlines key areas to review when building or updating websites, designing graphics, and publishing content online. Whether you manage a website, create documents, or post on social media, this resource can help you ensure everything is accessible to all users.<\/p>\n

Why this is important<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released a new rule updating Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), clarifying that digital content must be accessible.<\/p>\n

Public universities like Rutgers are now required to proactively comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA by April 24, 2026, with limited exceptions. The DOJ has created an ADA Title II Fact Sheet, to help you learn more about these changes. To align with these federal standards, Rutgers is also in the process of updating its\u00a0Website Accessibility Policy (Policy 70.1.5)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What is covered under the requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n

These requirements apply to all \u201cinformation and experiences available on the web, like text, images, sounds, videos, and documents.\u201d This includes but is not limited to:<\/p>\n