Empowering Access
for All Across UT's
Digital Landscape
The Digital Accessibility Center (DAC) promotes equal access to digital resources for every member of the UT community — students, faculty, staff, and developers — across all platforms used for instruction and University business.
Standard
Compliant
Policy
Our Approach
A culture of access, built campus-wide
The Digital Accessibility Center is dedicated to ensuring that all members of our community can access digital resources without barriers. We collaborate with faculty, staff, and developers to enhance course content so every user can independently and fully engage with required materials.
Our center actively monitors and supports institutional compliance with federal accessibility laws. We provide essential guidance to web and application developers, helping them make their platforms meet accessibility standards — from initial design through procurement and deployment.
Through education on best practices and dedicated support services, we empower faculty and staff to create and deliver inclusive digital content across campus. Workshops, on-demand resources, and one-on-one consultation are all available at no cost.
We also prioritize sustainability and capacity building by building strategic partnerships with campus leadership, student-facing services, and those responsible for the academic mission. Together, we foster a culture of access that benefits every member of the Longhorn community.
With our engaged staff and teams of graduate and undergraduate students, the DAC cultivates future leaders in accessibility — serving as the catalyst for a campus-wide commitment to digital access for all.
What We Offer
Services & Compliance
The DAC offers direct remediation services, compliance guidance, and testing support — available to all UT colleges, departments, and units.
Document Accessibility Services
Evaluate and address accessibility concerns in documents such as PDFs and Word files to provide accessible formats that meet WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 standards.
Audio & Video Accessibility Services
Creates transcripts for audio content, as well as captions and audio description for videos, to address the accessibility of all audio and video material used for instruction or University business.
Web Accessibility Scanning & Consultation
Offers an automated web scanning tool to view accessibility reports and guidance for improvements. Consultation available for developers and content owners who need hands-on remediation support.
Accessibility Testing for Home-Grown Platforms & Procurement
This team is actively being built to provide testing and recommendations for improvements to accessibility for UT-created platforms and procured tools that will be widely adopted across campus.
Digital Accessibility Policy
The Digital Accessibility Policy reaffirms UT Austin's commitment to an accessible digital environment. The policy applies to all digital resources used for University business and instruction and aligns with current federal regulations, including:
This policy is a co-sponsored effort between the Digital Accessibility Center within Enterprise Technology (ET) and Institutional Accessibility and Accommodation (IAA) within University Risk and Compliance Services (URCS).
Electronic & Information Resources
UT Austin requires accessibility compliance for all procured digital products and EIR. VPAT documentation is required for applicable purchases. The DAC provides guidance on accessibility requirements, how to evaluate vendor submissions, and how to request compliance exceptions.
Training & Support
Building accessibility skills across campus
The DAC provides training and partnership opportunities for anyone creating or managing digital content at UT Austin.
Program Offerings on Accessibility Best Practices
Designed for faculty, staff, and developers at all skill levels:
- Workshops and webinars covering digital accessibility standards and how to implement them in real-world workflows
- On-demand resources and guides to help faculty and staff create accessible content on their own schedule
Strategic Partnerships with Colleges and Departments
The DAC works directly with academic and administrative units to embed accessibility into digital initiatives:
- Collaboration to integrate accessibility into college-level digital projects from the start
- Joint events and programming to promote a culture of inclusion across the campus community
Get in Touch With Us
Looking for additional support? The DAC is here to help. Our Digital Accessibility Policy provides guidance on best practices and answers common questions about accessibility standards.
Explore our resources to learn how we ensure equal access across all digital platforms and why accessibility matters to our organization.
Digital Accessibility Policy FAQs → Contact the DAC → Join Teams Channel →Self-Service Resources
Tools and reference materials
Use these resources to check your own content, understand compliance requirements, or explore best practices at your own pace.
Access the web accessibility resource hub to better understand what web accessibility is, why it matters, and the tools available to make your site or application accessible to all.
Visit resource ↗Tutorials, tips, and step-by-step guidance on checking document accessibility in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and other common authoring tools.
Visit resource ↗Explains UT Austin's accessibility requirements for Electronic and Information Resources, covering WCAG 2.1 AA standards, VPAT documentation for purchases, and how to request compliance exceptions.
Visit resource ↗Summarizes UT Austin's Digital Accessibility Policy (HOP 3-3014), outlining ADA, WCAG 2.1 AA, and Section 508 compliance requirements, effective March 2026, with responsibilities and procedures for maintaining accessibility across all digital resources.
Read the policy ↗Get Help
We're ready to support you
Contact the DAC
Reach the Digital Accessibility Center directly for remediation services, policy guidance, consultation, or any accessibility question related to UT digital resources.
Contact DAC →Service Desk & Self-Service
For Ally-related Canvas tickets, accessibility software requests, or general IT support related to accessible tools, submit through the UT Service Catalog.
Service Catalog →Teams Community Channel
Join the ongoing campus conversation about digital accessibility. Share resources, ask questions, and connect with colleagues and DAC staff in the UT Microsoft Teams channel.
Join on Teams →