Digital Accessibility

The University of Texas at Austin is committed to providing a learning and working environment in which all users can meaningfully participate. An important component of this is ensuring our digital resources are accessible. Digital accessibility means that our electronic information resources, such as websites, software (either developed or procured), electronic equipment, and technologies, are designed so that all people can use them. Accessible design not only benefits people with disabilities but people with a variety of learning and working styles and needs.

Adherence to digital accessibility standards is required by state (TAC 206TAC 213) and federal law as well as UT Austin policy. 

Digital Accessibility Policy and Procedures

Information and guidance on implementing UT Austin's Digital Accessibility Policy, with supporting examples and definitions.

Digital Accessibility Policy: Frequently Asked Questions

Browse information and frequently asked questions about UT Austin's Digital Accessibility Policy.

Digital Accessibility Center

The Digital Accessibility Center (DAC) is a centralized resource within Enterprise Technology that provides captioning and transcription, document remediation, web accessibility scanning, and digital accessibility consultation and training for the campus community. Contact the DAC via email at digital.accessibility@austin.utexas.edu

The DAC website is currently under development and not yet available.

Together, We Make UT Austin Accessible

Digital Resources

EIR and Procurement

Accessibility is a required factor in all Electronic Information Resources (EIR) procurement decisions. When contracting with vendors for any technology product, the procurement process must comply with UT Austin’s Digital Accessibility Policy.

Web Accessibility

An accessible web page is one that can be used as effectively and for the same purpose by a person with a disability as by a person without a disability.

Document Accessibility

Accessible documents are easier to read and understand — not just for users with disabilities, but for everyone. Whether you're creating a Word doc, PowerPoint, PDF, or web content, accessibility improves clarity, usability, and reach.

Training and Support

The Digital Accessibility Center (DAC) offers trainings for the UT Austin community on topics such as content creation, development, documents, and testing. For questions, contact the DAC via email at digital.accessibility@austin.utexas.edu.