New ADA Accessibility Rules for Web Content and Mobile Apps
In 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) created new regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that make state and local government websites, apps, and online content accessible to people with disabilities. For PCC, these requirements are not new. PCC enacted a digital accessibility policy in 2018 that closely matches the new requirements.
What does this mean for me?
The college must make sure all web content and applications meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.
The ruling applies to all digital content and tools adopted by the college, including student information systems, online learning platforms, websites, documents, and applications used by the college, for example:
person chalkboard Instructional materials
file invoice Documents
window restore Web content
mobile screen button Software and apps
video Video and multimedia content
closed captioning Communication access
Get training and resources
Printable Who’s Responsible for Accessibility of Course Materials Chart.
We have great resources available from Accessible Education & Disability Resources, Online Learning, and the Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation:
- Who’s Responsible for Accessibility of Course Materials
- Aligning with Accessibility Requirements and Updates to the ADA (Anderson Conference 2025 – overview of the legal updates, roles & responsibilities at PCC, and opportunities & support options)
- Accessibility, Training, Resources and Best Practices (from PCC’s Accessibility website)
- Instructional Support Workshops (live and recorded)
- Creating Accessible Content
- Self-paced training in MyCareer@PCC (Part-time instructors are eligible for stipends through Online Learning)
Questions?
Review our PCC Accessible Technology Policy, guidance for Creating Accessible Content, or submit a request to our Accessibility Feedback form.