Deadline Extended: The U.S. Department of Justice extended NC State’s digital accessibility compliance deadline to April 26, 2027.

As the digital accessibility compliance deadline approaches, it is worth taking a moment to recognize and thank the campus community for the progress made over the past two years. Our collective efforts have laid a strong foundation for NC State’s accessible digital environments.

Pathway to Compliance

Learn It, Audit It, Improve It is a campuswide initiative to empower everyone at NC State to help create an accessible digital landscape and meet new federal accessibility standards.

Learn about the initiative

There has been strong momentum, awareness and engagement leading up to the deadline. Through the establishment of the Digital Accessibility Working Group, over 35 digital accessibility plans are underway across colleges and units. And nearly 4,000 members of the campus community have registered for digital accessibility training this academic year.

While April 24 marks an important milestone, it is not the finish line. Digital accessibility is an ongoing effort to reduce risk, improve usability and ensure equal access for all. Adopting a “progress over perfection” mindset is key. Small, consistent improvements can make a meaningful difference and continue to build momentum.

“Digital accessibility is a continuous practice. As NC State’s digital footprint continues to grow and evolve, our collective efforts reflect a strong, shared commitment to digital accessibility and ensure everyone can fully engage in our community,” said Kim Vassiliadis, assistant vice chancellor for Outreach, Communications and Consulting.

Resources

If you’re still early on your digital accessibility journey, there are many resources to help.

• Start with Learn It, Audit It, Improve It. The webpage has information about foundational training, an inventory template and links to tools.
• Connect with your college or unit’s digital accessibility lead for questions.
• Check out the Office of Information Technology’s accessibility articles for helpful tips, like how to prioritize your content.