Drop by 2523 University Capitol Centre from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Fridays through Nov. 21 for in-person accessibility support. No appointment required. OTLT staff will be available to help instructors make ICON course sites and digital documents more accessible. They'll also assist instructors in taking advantage of tools like TidyUP and Ally to simplify the process.

Making small changes to your daily habits will help the University of Iowa ensure that all individuals can easily access its digital materials, as required by federal law. Learn about the training options available.

Iowa’s push for digital accessibility continues to deliver results—thanks to the commitment of web owners, IT partners, and content creators across campus.

This guidance outlines practical expectations for addressing digital accessibility in areas where challenges frequently arise. These are not “gaps” in compliance, but rather areas where additional clarity, support, or prioritization is often needed. The goal is to help campus units make informed, sustainable decisions about how to manage accessibility in both new and existing content.

Regardless of your role, you can contribute to an accessible and inclusive technology presence on your campus. Familiarize yourself with some core practices that will generally improve the experience for people with and without disabilities. By themselves, these will not make your content fully accessible, but they will improve both accessibility and usability. You may already know some or all of these practices; now see how they intersect with digital accessibility.

The University of Iowa has launched the Accessible Iowa: The Countdown to Digital Accessibility initiative to ensure that its digital content — ranging from websites and course materials to systems, services, and programs — meets the latest federal accessibility standards. This university-wide effort follows the U.S. Department of Justice’s updated rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which requires full compliance by April 24, 2026.

As part of the university’s commitment to enhancing student success, the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology will add Anthology Ally to all ICON courses in early April. Ally can help make courses more accessible by providing real-time feedback and guidance on digital course content in ICON.

We know everyone’s experience with your website is different and we want your Iowa website to be easily accessible. Today, we’ll look at one aspect of accessibility, video autoplay and discuss how to make your website compatible with the needs of all visitors.

A series of trainings, workshops, and related events promises to help University of Iowa staff, faculty, and students create digital resources that are accessible to everyone.

As everything moves online, making sure your digital content is accessible has never been more important. Everyone, regardless of their abilities, should be able to access and navigate your content easily. Accessibility is no longer optional—it's a fundamental requirement