Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Policy
The Federal Department of Justice has passed a rule updating Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This ruling now makes the WCAG 2.1 Standards previously required by the University’s EIT Accessibility Policy is also required by federal law. Compliance of the entire University with WCAG 2.1 is federally required by April 2026.
Accessibility standards the University of Pittsburgh is committed to providing equitable access to services and content available to the community. This Policy establishes the standards for the accessibility of electronic information and technology (EIT) in compliance with federal law. For more information, please visit the University of Pittsburgh’s Digital Accessibility Policy Resources.
For faculty and staff
University of Pittsburgh Accessibility Resources
University of Pittsburgh Recommended Resouces
The U.S. Department of Education’s Training Videos
Disability Resources & Services (DRS) located within the Office for Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion, is the designated department by the University of Pittsburgh to determine reasonable accommodations and services, under the provisions set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The resources below are designed to assist faculty in helping their students request assistive services.