| Title: | Digital Accessibility Policy |
|---|---|
| Policy Owner: | Information Technology Services |
| Applies to: | Workforce Members, Students |
| Campus Applicability: | All Campuses |
| Approval Date: | March 4, 2026 |
| Effective Date: | March 10, 2026 |
| For More Information, Contact: | Information Technology Services – IT Accessibility Coordinator |
| Contact Information: | itaccessibility@uconn.edu; (860) 486-0506 |
| Official Website: | https://accessibility.its.uconn.edu |
BACKGROUND
The University of Connecticut is committed to accessibility of its digital information, communication, content, and technology for people with disabilities, in accordance with federal and state laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the State of Connecticut’s Universal Website Accessibility Policy for State Websites.
PURPOSE
To set expectations that digital information, communication, content, and technology be designed, developed, and procured to meet accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities.
APPLIES TO
This policy extends to the procurement, development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the University’s information and communication technologies at all campuses.
POLICY STATEMENT
The University of Connecticut is dedicated to ensuring equal access to its educational and administrative services, programs, and activities in compliance with federal and state law. Delivering accessible information, communication, content, and technology for individuals with disabilities is a shared responsibility of all University Workforce Members, students, and those who manage externally facing University websites and applications.
If additional time is required to identify an accessible solution or to bring third‑party content into compliance, the unit responsible for the product or service must provide equally effective alternative access until full compliance with this policy is achieved. Interim measures must be replaced with permanent, accessibility‑compliant solutions, and a long‑term resolution must be reached within a reasonable timeframe appropriate to the complexity of the issue.
ENFORCEMENT
Violations of this policy and any related procedures may result in appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with University By-Laws, General Rules of Conduct for All University Employees, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the University of Connecticut Student Code.
PROCEDURES
See Procedures (https://accessibility.its.uconn.edu/ict-policy-procedures/). Any issues or questions should be addressed to ITAccessibility@uconn.edu.
POLICY HISTORY
Policy created: 07/24/2019 (Approved by the President’s Cabinet)
Revisions: 03/04/2026 (Approved by the Senior Policy Council and President)