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The ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú is building a growing collection of procedures that support the and the . In this final post in our procedures series, we’re highlighting the procedures that support accessible teaching and learning through digital course content.Ìý

Digital course content, whether delivered through Canvas, websites, documents, videos, or other online tools, plays a critical role in the student experience. To help ensure these materials are accessible to all students, UW has established procedures for creating accessible course content, managing archived materials, and addressing situations where accessibility barriers cannot be fully resolved.Ìý

The makes accessibility a standard part of course design and delivery. It outlines shared responsibilities across the University and highlights the training, tools, and support available to help instructors create accessible materials. The procedure also emphasizes accessibility reviews when introducing new digital tools into a course.Ìý

The establishes requirements for identifying and managing archived course materials. Content retained for reference, research, or record-keeping purposes may qualify as archived, but if it is returned to active instructional use, it must meet current accessibility requirements before being assigned to students.Ìý

The for Digital Course Content provides a structured process for situations where course content cannot be made fully accessible despite reasonable efforts. The procedure includes review, documentation, and oversight requirements while reinforcing that exemptions are intended only for exceptional circumstances.Ìý

These procedures support a proactive approach to accessibility in teaching and learning.Ìý As UW’s digital accessibility framework continues to mature, these procedures provide a foundation for ensuring that accessibility is integrated into the lifecycle of course content, from creation and delivery to long-term preservation and review.Ìý

The ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú is continuing to build a growing collection of procedures that support the (APS 9.0) and the . Together, these procedures help turn UW’s accessibility commitments into practical, day-to-day actions across the University. In this fourth post in our procedures series, we’re highlighting two new procedures that support accessible digital content wherever members of the UW community interact online: websites and social media platforms.

The helps units properly identify and manage archived web content in alignment with federal accessibility requirements. Not all older content is required to meet current accessibility standards, but to qualify as archived, content must meet specific criteria.

It must be retained solely for reference, research, or record-keeping purposes, remain unchanged after archiving, and be clearly identified as archived.

The procedure provides a consistent approach for evaluating archived content and using UW’s Archive Banner so that users can easily distinguish active content from historical material.

The establishes expectations for ensuring that UW-created content shared through social media platforms is accessible to all users. The procedure applies to UW-affiliated social media accounts and emphasizes the use of accessibility best practices, such as providing alternative text for images, adding captions to videos, and maintaining sufficient color contrast. It also strengthens coordination between social media content creators, University Marketing & Communications, Accessible Technology Services, and the Civil Rights Compliance Office by defining responsibilities, providing guidance resources, and encouraging participation in accessibility-focused communities of practice.

These procedures provide guidance for managing digital experiences that extend beyond traditional websites, helping ensure accessibility is considered wherever UW content is published and maintained.