To align with the Department of Justice (DOJ) federal requirements, effective April 2026, and the University of California IT Accessibility Policy, the ITS Training & Development team has curated the resources below. These documents and links are designed to provide immediate support for UCSB staff in achieving WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance.
Note: A centralized Campus Digital Accessibility effort is currently under development. Once launched, it will serve as the official source for all policies and formal training.
Personalized Support & Office Hours
In addition to the resources below, we offer direct consultation to help you meet the 2026 compliance deadline. Please select the support channel that matches your role and project type.
Faculty/Instruction
The Office of Teaching & Learning (OTL) provides support for the development of digitally accessible course materials, such as:
- Canvas-based content: Websites, web applications, and portals
- Course materials: eCourses, LMS modules, and quizzes
Please make an appointment using their Appointment Calendar.
Staff/Admin
The ITS T&D team provides assistance with digital document compliance for the following:
- Documents: PDFs, Word files, and PowerPoint presentations
- Multimedia: Pre-recorded videos and audio files
Please make an appointment using our Digital Assets Accessibility Consultation calendar.
Web Administrators and Web Content Creators
The Application Development group provides support in the following areas:
- Web-based content: Websites, web applications, and portals
- Forms and data: Digital surveys, forms, and spreadsheets
Their appointment calendar will be available soon.