Website Accessibility Issues for Private Institutions of Higher Education

The blog post, “Website accessibility considerations for private institutions of higher education” discusses that while providing online content can improve the way institutions communicate with and educate students, these schools must also be aware of their legal obligations.

This post focuses on website accessibility issues and provides an overview of legal requirements for private institutions of higher education, including those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and  Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  It also provides steps institutions can take to move toward compliance.