What is Title II?
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act is a federal civil rights law requiring public institutions to ensure students with disabilities have equal access to programs, services, and course content. For faculty, this means digital materials and instructional practices must not create barriers.
What is Accessibility?
Accessibility is the practice of designing course materials so they are usable by people with a wide range of abilities and technologies. It focuses on how content is structured, formatted, and delivered to support clear, equitable access for all learners.
What is the best thing you can do for your course and Title II?
Every course is unique – and so are the instructors who teach them! With Title II requirements and the extensive guidance around accessible design, it’s only natural to feel overwhelmed by all the possibilities. The most effective first step is to talk with one of CITL’s instructional designers about the specific learning goals, materials, and activities in your class. Instructional designers can help you identify practical, course-specific strategies that will make accessibility under Title II manageable. A short conversation can clarify what matters most for your course, and it can help you move forward with confidence.
These are the most common accessibility practices instructors control directly when creating or sharing materials. It is not a comprehensive list of all accessibility requirements, but a practical starting point focused on the most common and preventable barriers.
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CITL Accessibility Statement
The training materials on this site were created using established accessibility guidelines (WCAG) and are designed to model the strategies we encourage faculty to use in their own courses. We have made a strong, good-faith effort to ensure these resources are accessible and usable for a wide range of learners.
Accessibility is an ongoing process, and we recognize that improvements are always possible. If you encounter a barrier or have suggestions for improvement, we welcome your feedback and are committed to making timely updates.