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Digital Accessibility<\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Documentation, training, tools, and other services to help ensure the accessibility of university content, programs, and activities.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n
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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.<\/p>\n

Office of Information Technology Accessibility (OITA) Services<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
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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.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n Request support<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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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.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n Accessibility purchasing form<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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Internal\/external and customized accessibility trainings and workshops available to all members of the Rutgers community. Many are also available to the general public.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n Training information<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Resources<\/h2>\n \n
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Join our digital accessibility network<\/a>\u2014explore the training, tools, and guides available to the Rutgers community.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n

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Deque University\u2019s full list of accessibility courses and axe Monitor\u2019s web accessibility reporting tool are available.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n Learn about Deque<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n SensusAccess <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n
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SensusAccess allows students, faculty, staff, and alumni to automatically convert documents into a range of alternate media.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n Use SensusAccess<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Digital accessibility guides <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n
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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).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n Access guides at Rutgers IT Help portal<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Course content guides <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n
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Canvas<\/a>\u00a0is 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.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n Accessibility guides on Canvas<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n New rule for accessible content <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n
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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\u00a0web a11y checklist<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n Accessible digital content<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n New employee resources <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n
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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.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n New employee resources<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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University policies and processes<\/h2>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n
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\n Web accessibility policy <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n
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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.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n Read accessibility policy<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n IT accessibility purchasing process <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n
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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.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n Accessibility purchasing form<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Course content accessibility <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n
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In alignment with the university\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n Inclusive Education Initiative<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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\n Contact us <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n
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If you have any questions or requests regarding accessibility, please email\u00a0accessibility@rutgers.edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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\nStaff Spotlight<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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\n The many hats of Jason Khurdan: Digital accessibility, martial arts, and 3D-printed worlds<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n
\nJuly 1, 2026<\/a>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n
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\n Learn strategic planning for digital accessibility on June 17 <\/i><\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n
\nJune 9, 2026<\/a>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n
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\n Digital accessibility: What you need to know now <\/i><\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n
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