As the 天美影视传媒 prepares for the ADA Title II digital accessibility deadline on April 24, 2026, the Digital Accessibility Initiative (DAI) team continues to share practical guidance to help units create inclusive, compliant digital experiences. In our , supervisors were encouraged to help their teams prioritize key accessibility efforts and take advantage of UW-supported tools and training.听
This month鈥檚 focus includes Grackle for Google Workspace, a new accessibility checker available to all UW students, faculty, and staff. Grackle makes it easier to identify and fix accessibility issues directly in Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets鈥攕upporting WCAG 2.1 AA standards and UW policy.听听
Supervisors were also reminded of best practices for accessible online classes and meetings, including using live captions, sharing materials in advance, and reviewing auto-generated captions for accuracy.听
Website owners were encouraged to actively use DubBot, UW鈥檚 website accessibility checker, to remediate issues and prioritize high-traffic, public-facing content. The DAI team also highlighted the importance of keyboard accessibility, an essential but often overlooked requirement.听
Everyone is invited to build their skills by attending upcoming digital accessibility events, joining community meetups, and taking free online training. Small steps, taken together, will make a big difference for our accessible future.听