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Digital Accessibility

Digital Accessibility

Digital accessibility refers to the independent inclusivity and usability of digital resources for all users, including individuals with disabilities who may employ alternative means of access, like adaptive or assistive technology.

Digital Accessibility

Federal Requirements

Beginning April 24, 2027, PSU must ensure digital accessibility for all public-facing and internal resources for individuals with disabilities in accordance with recent updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Please reference PSU’s Federal Digital Accessibility Requirements web page and Digital Accessibility Maturity Project resources for more information.

Well before a prospective student interacts with a physical campus, they discover and explore its digital resources. Prospective and current students interact regularly with websites, learning management systems, electronic documents, and more. Not only does Portland State University’s Digital Accessibility Policy require that digital resources be accessible for people with disabilities; the choice to apply best practices for accessible digital design facilitates greater usability for everyone.

Digital accessibility is required by federal law and by PSU policy but it benefits everyone:

  • People who are older or aging

  • People for whom English is a second language

  • People using older or slower technologies

  • People who are new to using the web

  • People who use the web infrequently

  • People who use mobile and smart devices

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Web Accessibility Perspectives from the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)

Learn More about Digital Accessibility at PSU

There are several robust digital accessibility training, support, and remediation options available for PSU employees who are procuring, designing, or managing digital resources on behalf of the campus community. Please engage with the following materials to learn more!

People attending a hybrid training
Digital Accessibility Training Options
People addressing bugs in a digital space
Digital Accessibility Support Options
People using digital devices in a shared workspace
Digital Accessibility Liaison Group
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Digital Media Remediation Services

If you have any additional questions regarding digital accessibility for non-instructional digital resources at PSU, please submit a request for Digital Accessibility Support.

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