
From Backlog to Practice: Building an Accessibility Practice Inside a University
I reviewed a university’s document backlog, addressed priority issues, and trained staff to include accessibility in everyday publishing.
Read the case studyPublic colleges and governments face ADA Title II deadlines in 2027 and 2028. For everyone else, patients, donors, and students are affected today.
I test websites and documents with a keyboard and screen readers, then help your team fix what’s blocking people.
States, larger cities and counties, and public colleges and universities under ADA Title II.
Governments serving fewer than 50,000 people, and special district governments.
Section 504 rules from HHS also point to WCAG 2.1 AA for websites, apps, and digital communications.
Section 508 applies to federal technology, and often reaches grantees and vendors through contracts.
This is general information, not legal advice. Confirm which requirements apply to you with your counsel or compliance office. Last reviewed October 12, 2026.
A few details about your organization, the pages and documents people rely on, and any deadlines you face.
A 30-minute call about your website, your documents, and who publishes them.
A scope covering what I’ll test, how findings are prioritized, and whether remediation or training is included.
Tell me about your organization and what you need. I’ll reply within two business days, and if I can help, we’ll set up a call.
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The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are the international standard for accessible websites and documents. Level AA is the level most laws and policies point to, including the ADA Title II rule.
Title II covers state and local governments, including public colleges and universities. Private nonprofits and private colleges open to the public are generally covered by Title III instead. Confirm which rules apply with your counsel.
Yes. Documents are often the largest part of the work, especially for universities and public agencies.
Yes. Hands-on remediation and staff training can be part of the scope.

I reviewed a university’s document backlog, addressed priority issues, and trained staff to include accessibility in everyday publishing.
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