Welcome to the University Digital Accessibility Initiative Hub!
Digital accessibility is the practice of making digital documents, emails, and web content easy for users to access, understand, and navigate. This digital accessibility website is your go-to source for what to know, what to do, and where to find help as you create accessible digital content.
Digital accessibility is a university-wide priority that reflects our mission to ensure a welcoming, empowered, and inclusive community. Through the University Digital Accessibility Initiative (UDAI), we are committed to making this effort clear, achievable, and supported every step of the way.
Start where you are, learn as you go, and keep building momentum. Let’s make our digital future brighter, together!
Need Support?
The Center for User Experience is here to help you succeed.
Learn it. Audit it. Improve it.
At UW–Madison, creating digitally accessible content is everyone’s responsibility. Learn the basics, check the content you create, and make improvements so all students, staff, and visitors can engage fully.
About
- View web content accessibility guidelines.
- Read UW–Madison’s Digital Accessibility Policy.
- View the Department of Justice’s new digital accessibility rules.
Learn
- Learn the fundamentals of digital accessibility.
- Download the digital accessibility fundamentals checklist.
- Access the Center for User Experience’s Make It Accessible guides.
Create
- Access the Make It Accessible guides for guidance on creating accessible digital content.
- Connect with the Center for User Experience for support with accessible design and development.
- Test materials you produce like documents and websites.
Support
- Connect with your Digital Accessibility Liaison about accessibility efforts in your unit.
- Book an office hours chat to ask accessibility questions.
- Connect with the Center for User Experience with questions or for help.
- Join the Digital Accessibility Community of Practice.
Getting Started
Remove
Remove unused, unnecessary or outdated tools and content. Doing so leaves you with just the tools and content that need to be made accessible.
Remediate
Improve existing content gradually. Focus on high-impact materials like course content, public-facing websites and frequently accessed documents.
Right First
Create accessible digital content from the start. When you build accessibility into new materials, you avoid time-consuming remediation later.
Upcoming Events
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January
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January 20Digital Accessibility Community of PracticeGathering of individuals involved in digital accessibility across campus.1:00 PM
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March
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March 16Digital Accessibility Community of PracticeGathering of individuals involved in digital accessibility across campus.1:00 PM
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Latest News and Information
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Building a More Accessible UW-Madison
UW–Madison is taking an important step forward to ensure that our digital environment is accessible to all, especially disabled members of our university community. To align with our vision of a welcoming environment for all community members, and to meet the 2026 federal requirement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we’ve launched the University…
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UW–Madison prepares for compliance with new federal rule on digital accessibility
Universities must make digital resources accessible by Apr 24, 2026, under a new Justice Department rule. Learn about the committee tasked with identifying barriers and resources needed for compliance.
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Department of Justice Releases New Digital Accessibility Rules
These rules give clarity to public, post-secondary education’s responsibilities for ensuring a digitally accessible environment for disabled individuals.
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Departments of Justice and Education issue Dear Colleague Letter Regarding Digital Accessibility
This guidance reminds and affirms university’s obligation to ensure its digital tools are accessible and usable by people with disabilities.
We Want to Hear from You!
We’re here to help you navigate digital accessibility and support your success.
Share Your Feedback
Share your feedback, suggestions, or questions related to the University Digital Accessibility Initiative.
Report a Digital Accessibility Barrier
Let us know if you encounter barriers on university websites or systems.
Request an Accommodation
Students, employees, job-applicants, visitors, and program participants can request an accommodation.