WCAG 2.1 Level AA
UT Austin websites are expected to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA — the internationally recognized standard for web accessibility.
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Accessibility Policy
The University of Texas at Austin's commitment to ensuring its websites and digital resources are accessible to all users, including people with disabilities.
StandardsWCAG 2.1 AA
OwnerEnterprise Technology
Our Commitment
Accessibility at UT Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is committed to providing an accessible web experience for all users, including those with disabilities. UT Austin strives to ensure that its websites, web applications, and digital content conform to established accessibility standards so that everyone — students, faculty, staff, and the public — can access University information and services.
The Digital Accessibility Center (DAC) supports this commitment by providing guidance, evaluation services, and remediation resources to University departments and web teams.
Technical Standards
What we follow
Section 508
Federal law requires electronic and information technology developed or used by the federal government to be accessible. UT Austin aligns with Section 508 standards for all applicable systems.
Texas HB 2060
Texas law requires state agencies and institutions of higher education to make electronic and information resources accessible. UT Austin complies with all applicable state accessibility requirements.
Scope
What this policy covers
This policy applies to all public-facing websites, web applications, and digital content hosted under UT Austin domains, including sites operated by colleges, schools, departments, centers, and units. It includes:
- Public-facing websites and web applications
- Course and instructional materials delivered via the web
- Multimedia content including video and audio
- Documents published to the web (PDF, Word, PowerPoint)
- Third-party tools and platforms procured by the University
Contact & Resources
Get help or report an issue
If you encounter an accessibility barrier on a UT Austin website, or need assistance accessing University digital content, contact the Digital Accessibility Center.