ADA: Accommodations & Digital Access in Online Learning – On-Demand Training

Higher education institutions are increasingly challenged to ensure equitable access in online learning environments in light of the April 2024 ADA Title II final rule, which mandates that all public-facing digital content conform to WCAG 2.1 AA standards by April 2026. Faculty training, misunderstanding accommodations in online classes, technological and design barriers, and compliance stress and misinformation remain challenges. This leads to frustration for faculty and students, especially those with print-related, cognitive, sensory, or psychological disabilities. These students may feel excluded, and institutions risk both reputational and legal consequences. Our presenter — a current VP in digital accessibility and an accessibility strategist with over 18 years of campus experience as an ADA and 504 Compliance Officer, Director of Disability Resources offices, and global corporate policy advisor — will reframe accessibility and accommodations as proactive teaching practices, not