Digital Accessibility

At Tulane University, accessibility is a shared responsibility and a vital part of our mission to promote equity across all digital environments. Digital accessibility means designing and creating digital materials—such as websites, documents, videos, and software—so that people of all abilities, including those with disabilities, can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with them effectively.

We are dedicated to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to the services and information the university provides. This commitment applies to all information technology (IT) resources that Tulane develops, procures, maintains, and uses—including websites, software systems, electronic documents, videos, and digital course materials. The resources below offer best practices for creating and maintaining accessible online content. 

Beginning April 2027, ADA Title II will require private higher education institutions that receive federal funding to ensure that any public-facing websites and mobile applications are compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines - WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. Developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), these guidelines establish internationally recognized best practices for ensuring digital content is accessible to individuals with disabilities. 

The Office for Campus Accessibility (OCA) has implemented a comprehensive framework with the goal of aligning our efforts across the university to work towards achieving WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance. This framework includes audit support, specialized role-based training, individual and group consultations, remediation planning, and continuous monitoring. Throughout each phase, OCA will work closely with university schools and departments to provide guidance, resources, and support.