October 2026: Campus Accessibility Awareness Month
Digital Accessibility Compliance Alert
By April 26, 2027, all public entities, including UNC Charlotte, must ensure their websites and mobile apps comply with a technical standard that requires websites and digital tools to be usable for everyone, including individuals with disabilities.
This means all digital instructional materials, documents, forms, audio, video, and websites produced after April 26, 2027, on the University’s behalf, must comply with The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Version 2.1, Level AA, which is the technical standard required by the Department of Justice’s regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
With the launch of the University Policy 319: Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Applications, the campus is moving beyond compliance to a “culture of care.” Accessibility isn’t just a technical requirement, but a pedagogical commitment that ensures all learners have universal access to course content.
Join an Information Session
INFORMATION SESSION
New Accessibility Policy: What it Means for Teaching
Register for the information session on September 2, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm to learn more about University Policy 319 and what it means for you and your students.
Presenters
Erica Solosky
Interim Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Ethics, Policy, and Compliance, Legal Affairs
Katie Montie
Senior Associate Director/Accessibility Consultant, Office of Accessibility and Accommodation,
Lynn Wahl
Director of Digital Learning Production, Center for Teaching and Learning, School of Professional Studies
Kiran Budhrani
Director of Teaching and Learning Innovation, Center for Teaching and Learning, School of Professional Studies
Moderator: Aubrey Harrison
Sr. Instructional Designer, Center for Teaching and Learning, School of Professional Studies
Become A Digital accessibility champion
The Digital Accessibility Champion certificate recognizes faculty and staff who have demonstrated a foundational commitment to creating inclusive digital experiences at UNC Charlotte.