Digital Accessibility
Accessibility is part of the work, not an extra step. Whatever you're creating, buying, leading, or learning right now, start with the task below that matches what you are working on or want to learn more about.
New to digital accessibility? Start here for a plain-language introduction to digital accessibility before you pick a task.
News & Highlights
Compliance date update
- The U.S. Department of Justice extended the ADA Title II deadline for web and mobile app accessibility by one year. Most public entities now have until April 26, 2027. Smaller entities and special district governments now have until April 26, 2028. The required technical standard, WCAG 2.1 AA, has not changed. Access Laws and Standards for what this means for your PSU.
Start with your task
Digital accessibility helps students, families, employees, and community members access and use digital information, technology, programs, and services. Choose the task that best matches what you are working on to find additional supports.
Create or check digital content
Find guidance for documents, presentations, PDFs, spreadsheets, images, video, websites, forms, email, social media, and other digital content.
Link: Creating Accessible Digital Content
Lead or coordinate accessibility work
Find guidance for planning, responsibilities, inventories, training, prioritization, barrier response, and monitoring.
Links: PSU Resources | NCDPI Resources
Purchase or manage digital technology
Find guidance for accessibility requirements, vendor documentation, product evaluation, contracts, implementation, monitoring, and renewals.
Link: Project Management and Procurement
Understand the laws and standards
How ADA Title II, Section 504, IDEA, Section 508, WCAG, and North Carolina's own standard fit together, and which one applies to your situation.
Link: Understanding Digital Accessibility Laws and Requirements
More ways to get help
- Find professional learning and training: Find upcoming learning opportunities, webinar recordings, presentation materials, and other training resources. Built to work alongside NCADEMI, the federally funded national center for PreK-12 accessible digital materials and instruction.
- Find guidance for your role: Choose your role to find relevant responsibilities, common questions, practical actions, and related resources.
All content included within the NCDPI Digital Accessibility website and corresponding digital documents is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Any reference to external websites, tools, or services should not be considered as endorsement.