What Does Title II Accessibility

Mean To Me Anyway?

In a nutshell... ADA Title II requires state and local governments, including public universities, to ensure all digital services, programs, and activities are accessible to people with disabilities.

By April 24, 2027, web content, apps, and documents must conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. This covers websites, social media, and digital course materials.

The most critical mistake an institution can make is attempting to remediate all historical web content (including PDF and similar documents) by the deadline. Instead, the Accessibility Center advised a realistic and sustainable approach:
  • Between now and Day 1 (April 24, 2027): Train web developers, marketing staff, and web content contributors on role-specific aspects of web accessibility.
  • Day 1: Ensure all new content created and published after this date (April 24, 2027) is fully accessible. This stops the addition of new accessibility errors into your web ecosystem.
  • Legacy Content (created before April 24, 2027): Create a prioritized remediation plan for existing content. Focus on high-impact areas first (registration portals, homepages, and current course materials) rather than trying to fix archived content immediately.

Got Questions?

Of course...we all have questions, so don't hesitate to get in touch with your Instructional Designers!

De Anza Online Education Workshops

Please reference the Professional Development page for information concerning our workshops.
Some topics include:

  • Teaching & Learning Strategies and Tips
  • Accessibility and Title II Compliance - How to
  • What Does Title II Accessibility Mean To Me Anyway?
  • AI Tools to Enhance Assessments
  • Video & Audio Content Enhancements

The Accessibility Center team is sharing these Digital Futures Articles on ADA Title II and how we can prepare now to remain compliant.

Accessibility Overview

By law, learning materials, including interfaces, images, sounds, multimedia elements, and all other forms of information, must be made available for use by anyone, regardless of disability.

Legal Guidelines & Regulations 

Pope Tech Accessibility Checker

Pope Tech's Canvas Accessibility solution includes two integrated tools: the Instructor Accessibility Guide (page view) and Accessibility Dashboard (course view). Together, these tools work together to enhance accessibility within Canvas. The Instructor Accessibility Guide reviews Canvas pages for potential accessibility errors and prompts content authors with actionable suggestions to remediate any identified issues within their Canvas pages. The Accessibility Dashboard allows instructors to monitor the accessibility status of all their courses. Key features of this tool include automated scans for accessibility issues, detailed accessibility reports, and guidance for resolving identified accessibility issues.

Pope Tech Resources

Resources

California Community College Accessibility Center

Register for any of the Upcoming Training Events, Webinars, and Workshops supported by the CCC Accessibility Center! This calendar of events is updated regularly!

The Accessibility Center team is excited to share a new collection of Digital Futures Articles designed to help campuses strengthen accessibility culture, prepare for compliance changes, and ensure all learners and employees can fully participate.

These short, practical pieces are great for distributing across your campuses, incorporating into training, or starting conversations with leadership and faculty.

Accessibility & AI

What is PlayLab?

Playlab is a no-code AI platform that allows educators, counselors, administrators, and staff to build AI tools without programming experience. 

Playlab Login Instructions

Please follow these directions to create the free Playlab account through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Need help beyond what's in these resources?  Reach out directly to christyna@playlab.ai. 

AI Tools for Accessibility

These tools will help you clean up your Canvas pages and syllabus, and convert your PDF documents to HTML so you can move the information to accessible Canvas pages.

Universal Access Bot
The Universal Access Bot enhances accessibility and understanding for diverse learners. It simplifies content remediation and helps instructors create materials that meet ADA standards while promoting inclusive learning environments. (Developed by Elli Constantin.)

Accessible Syllabus Bot

The Accessible Syllabus Bot helps instructors create clear, accessible, and easy-to-navigate syllabi that support diverse learners. Using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and the Accessible Syllabus Template, the bot provides guidance for improving syllabus accessibility, identifying potential barriers, and supporting ADA compliance. Developed by Elli Constantin, this tool helps instructors review and improve their syllabi to support a more inclusive learning experience for all students.

Self-Paced Accessibility Courses

Learn the essentials for ensuring the accessibility of instructional materials in these self-paced courses. Review the training options offered from the @ONE course catalog.

Self-paced courses are now available in three different ways to meet your needs:

Additional Accessibility Tools

The Accessibility Center offers several tools to support accessibility in the CCC System at no cost.

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