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To keep UTC\u2019s web content usable for everyone, editor access will be tied directly to required accessibility training, ensuring that UTC is in compliance with the DOJ accessibility mandate<\/a>. Content editors who have not completed the training by Feb. 6, 2026, will have access to their accounts paused until the requirement is met. This isn\u2019t meant to be punitive. It\u2019s a safeguard that ensures the people publishing content have the tools and awareness needed to do it responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting Apr. 24, 2026, we will take the next step toward compliance by identifying PDFs that are not accessible. These files create real barriers for people who rely on screen readers, keyboard navigation, or text alternatives. Any PDFs that do not meet accessibility standards\u2014and are not actively maintained\u2014will be archived. Archiving removes them from public access while still preserving records, allowing the university to meet federal accessibility expectations without erasing institutional history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, these steps create a clear and fair system. Training ensures editors know how to create accessible content from the start. Archiving ensures outdated or inaccessible documents no longer block access for users. The goal is simple: fewer barriers, clearer expectations, and content that works for everyone. When accessibility is built into our process, compliance follows\u2014and more importantly, so does inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on the DOJ mandate, please read our article here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please reach out to us<\/a> if you have questions, comments, or concerns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

To keep UTC\u2019s web content usable for everyone, editor access will be tied directly to required accessibility training, ensuring that UTC is in compliance with the DOJ accessibility mandate. Content editors who have not completed the training by Feb. 6, 2026, will have access to their accounts paused until the requirement is met. This isn\u2019t… <\/p>\n

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