Digital Accessibility Digital Accessibility UMB is committed to ensuring that digital content and technologies are accessible to everyone. Digital accessibility is a shared responsibility that supports inclusive teaching, learning, work, and engagement across the University’s digital environment. What Is Digital Accessibility? Digital accessibility is the practice of ensuring that digital content and technologies is usable for everyone, regardless of ability. For digital content to be accessible, it must be perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. Why Digital Accessibility Matters When documents, websites, and instructional materials are designed to be accessible from the start, barriers are reduced and all users benefit — students with disabilities, multilingual learners, staff or students using assistive technologies, and those accessing content in varied environments. This commitment reflects UMB’s core values. Digital accessibility ensures that every person in the UMB community has meaningful and equal access to learning opportunities, events, and other important information. ADA Title II The Department of Justice has established April 24, 2026 , as the compliance deadline for the updated Title II regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These regulations explicitly require that all digital content, including materials within learning management systems and behind password-protected areas, must meet accessibility standards. Learn More About ADA Title II and the Compliance Deadline Resources and Training Faculty and Instructors Guidance for creating accessible course materials, media, and learning activities Researchers and Research Administrators Guidance for accessible recruitment, data collection, dissemination, and reporting Staff and Content Editors Guidance for creating and managing accessible administrative and public-facing content Students and Visitors Guidance for creating accessible content as part of coursework, student organizations, events, or campus engagement Get Started Start Creating Accessible Content Learn the fundamentals of digital accessibility and read detailed how-to information for creating accessible websites, documents, social media posts, and more Test and Fix with Accessibility Tools Discover the software and tools that are available to help you identify and correct accessibility barriers Explore Training and Resources View training videos, reference guides, and other useful resources Get Help Report a Digital Accessibility Barrier Request Student Accommodation Find Accessibility Contacts Accessibility in University Buildings Search Digital Accessibility University of Maryland Baltimore The University of Maryland, Baltimore is the founding campus of the University System of Maryland. 620 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, MD 21201 | 410-706-3100 UMB on Facebook UMB on X UMB on Instagram UMB on LinkedIn UMB on YouTube The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator . Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination 2025-2026 University of Maryland, Baltimore. All rights reserved.