Digital Accessibility

UCR is committed to providing an electronic environment that is accessible to everyone, including our community members with disabilities that impact interaction with digital content. This includes d/Deaf or hard of hearing people, people who experience blindness or low vision, or people with certain disabilities related to motor skills.

In addition to our campus commitments, the Department of Justice has also issued a ruling that strengthens the enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing clear compliance guidelines. Though the timelines vary for different aspects of federal law, UCR continues to focus on remediation and compliance for Spring 2026 (May 11, 2026).

REPORTING

To report digital accessibility issues or request remediation of inaccessible digital content, please use this online form.

Report inaccessible digital content

Does This Apply to Me?

If you create or share information using a computer, this applies to you. The rule requires all UC Riverside digital content to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA standards, ensuring accessibility for all users including those with disabilities. These standards may apply to you in several ways, depending on your role or responsibilities within the University of California system.

Learn About New Policies and Guidelines

Where Do I Start?

If you are learning about accessibility for the first time, we have created an "Accessibility for Everyone" LMS training and slide deck. We encourage all staff and faculty members take the training, no matter their role at UCR.

Review Accessibility for EveryonE Slides

Take the Accessibility for Everyone Training

What Do I Need To Do?

Confirm that you’re following best practices and guidelines to maximize the accessibility of your documents and other shared materials.

Make it a habit to review the resources that apply to the type of content you’re creating — whenever you're beginning a new project, and again before you launch or distribute it.

For pre-existing content, review and update materials to improve accessibility over time, prioritizing high-use or high-impact items. Visit our Pre-Existing Content Guidelines for practical steps and recommendations to help you get started.

Pre-Existing Content Guidelines

Writing and Formatting

If you write reports, newsletters, and other documents, this resource page will guide you in creating accessible documents.

Images and Graphics

If you include images and graphics in content you produce, this resource page will help you design or update your content.

Audio and Video

If you lead meetings in Zoom or Teams, or generate audio or video content, this resource page will guide you through making these accessible.

Presentations

If you develop slides with PowerPoint, Google, Canva, or other tools, this resource page will help you to make them accessible.

Social Media

If you post on social media on behalf of a UCR department, this will help you create accessible posts.

Email Campaigns and Surveys

If you send informational emails or design surveys, this resource page will help you generate them in an accessible way.

Websites

If you are responsible for web content for a site connected to UCR (Drupal or other), this is for you.

Courses

All instructors will need to make course content accessible. XCITE has resources to help you!

How Do I Learn More?

Additional digital content training is available as on-demand video courses. These trainings focus on more in-depth coverage of accessibility concepts and the WCAG guidelines. Currently, there are an array of Siteimprove Learning Path courses, collected as a curriculum, separated by audience.

Additional Digital Content Trainings

UCOP has a collection of frequently asked questions intended to support faculty and staff in understanding and interpreting the proposed IT Accessibility policy (ITAP) update.

Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions

Looking to connect with others working on digital accessibility? Join our Slack community to exchange ideas, ask questions, and learn from fellow staff and faculty. It’s a collaborative space where you can find practical tips, share experiences, and stay informed about accessibility best practices across campus.

Join Slack Community

Have a question for the Advisory Committee? Members are listed below:

Ken Baerenklau, Associate Provost and Professor of Public Policy (Chair)
Kiersten Boyce, Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Compliance Officer
Ariel Caluag, Workers Compensation and Disability Programs Manager
Roman Chomko, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (Academic Senate representative)
Beth Claassen Thrush, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects for the Chancellor and Provost
Israel Fletes, Senior Director of Academic Innovations, XCITE
Matt Gunkel, Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer
Mariam Lam, Vice Chancellor and Chief Diversity Officer, Associate Professor of Comparative Literature
Jamie Lopez, Senior Counsel, Office of Legal Affairs
Kelly McGrail, Director of Digital Marketing and Analytics
Jeremy Meadows, Chief Procurement Officer
Scott Pegan, Associate Dean of Pre-Clerkship Medical Education and Professor of Biomedical Sciences
Michael Richards, Associate Chancellor
Laura Riley, Director, Student Disability Resource Center
Kathleen Rondeau-Taylor, Executive Director, Portfolio Management, ITS
Michelle Tabula, Web Analyst, ITS
Shilpa Upadhayay, Technical Project Manager, ITS
Fuson Wang, Associate Professor of English (Academic Senate representative)