Title II
The Department of Justice has updated the requirements for Title II of the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA). The updates bring significant implications for teaching
faculty in higher education, affecting how courses and instructional materials are
designed and/or selected.
CTL has provided a recommended pathway for faculty to obtain online, self-paced digital
accessibility training from
Deque University, which has partnered with SUNY. All SUNY Suffolk employees and students who create
digital content should take the Deque training.
Deadline
April 2026
What does this mean?
On April 24, 2024, the Federal Register published the Department of Justice’s final rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The rule specifies that all digital content must be accessible to adhere to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Version 2.1, Level AA. See Fact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps for a summary of the rule.
Will this affect my courses?
Yes. All course content such as Word documents, PDFs, PowerPoints, and videos must
be revised to meet 100% compliance with WCAG 2.1, Level AA. Please see How to Meet WCAG (Quick Reference). To comply, levels A and AA must be met.
How can I learn to make my course content accessible?
The SUNY Center for Professional Development has partnered with Deque University to
provide online, self-paced training to all faculty. Deque University offers a comprehensive
suite of tutorials that explain how to revise or create accessible course content.
How do I sign up?
First, you’ll need to request an account. Please see SUNY plus Deque for all the details.
Which modules should I complete?
The following modules are recommended. You will receive a certificate after completing
each module. They do not need to be completed in this order. Please note: You need to be registered and logged in to Deque to access these links.
