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Increasing Digital Accessibility at UNO

All UNO digital content must meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA by April 24, 2026.

  • published: 2025/03/25
  • contact: Elizabeth Billington - Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications
  • email: web@unomaha.edu
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The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is taking major steps to ensure equal access to digital content for all students, faculty, and staff. In response to updated federal regulations under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), UNO must comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA by April 24, 2026.

To meet these requirements, UNO is implementing a campus-wide digital accessibility plan, which includes:

  • Captioning all videos on UNO websites and learning platforms
  • Adding alt text to images on websites and learning management systems
  • Ensuring PDFs and documents are screen-reader accessible
  • Reviewing and updating third-party software and digital tools

The initiative follows the 3R Rule for Digital Accessibility:

  • Remove outdated, inaccessible content
  • Revise materials to meet WCAG 2.1 standards
  • Right First by designing all new content with accessibility in mind

UNO has established a Digital Accessibility Working Group and is launching training programs to support faculty, staff, and content creators. View upcoming workshops.

For more information, training resources, and compliance guidance, visit UNO’s Digital Accessibility website.

About the University of Nebraska at Omaha

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university, committed to innovating for the public good, advancing social mobility, powering workforce development, and serving as a hub for community engagement. Nearly 15,000 Mavericks choose UNO for its hands-on education experiences, nationally ranked online and graduate programs, military-connected student support, and innovative approaches to supporting lifelong learning. UNO holds the Carnegie Research Activity “R2” designation, securing more than $40 million annually in external research funding and counts its faculty among the world’s most cited scholars. Sixteen Omaha Athletics programs compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Summit League and National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). 

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