With the upcoming Title II digital accessibility compliance deadline April 24, 2026, January is a good time to focus on practical steps toward more accessible course content. Digital accessibility supports compliance, but more importantly, it improves clarity, usability, and student success for all learners, including those who use assistive technologies.
The goal is to identify where to start, then make steady progress over time. Consider setting aside a small, defined amount of time, such as 15 to 30 minutes. Use that time to review one Panorama report or explore one accessibility concept.
You do not need to remediate everything at once to make meaningful progress. Focus on the accessibility issues you can address right away, and make note of any that are more complex so you can get additional help or elevate them to the Title II team. We recognize that not every issue will have an immediate solution.
Start by Reviewing Your Course with Panorama
YuJa Panorama, a tool available in Canvas, offers a course‑level view of accessibility issues and helps surface where attention is most needed. It scans course materials and provides guidance on common issues tied to accessibility standards.
There are multiple ways to approach using Panorama. Consider:
- Fixing the items Panorama flags as Severe or Major in your Course Report(red and yellow icons), or
- Address one type of accessibility issue at a time (e.g. fix all missing alt text), or
- Focusing on materials students use early and often
If You Need More Context
If you are newer to digital accessibility or want a clearer sense of what Panorama is identifying, a short overview can help clarify the scope. This guide introduces:
- Core accessibility concepts such as headings, alt text, and color and contrast
- Why these concepts matter for student access and usability
- How they show up in common tools like Word documents and PowerPoint slides
This foundation can make Panorama’s feedback easier to interpret and apply intentionally.
Getting Support
To get specific support around digital accessibility to meet ADA Title II compliance you can:
- Book an Accessibility Consultation
- Send an e-mail to t2access@umw.edu
More Programming Coming Soon
Additional programming, workshops, and resources focused on digital accessibility will be shared later this semester.