Regulations & Compliance | accessibility.umich.edu

As a public university, U-M is required to comply with digital accessibility regulations provided by the government.

Along with internal policy and a commitment to equity, regulations guide U-M’s approach to digital accessibility.

Relevant Regulations

Want a basic summary of major regulations? Get started by reading below.

Need professional guidance on a specific question? Contact the Disability Equity Office.

Requires providing equal access to programs and services to people with disabilities
Requires meeting digital accessibility standard WCAG 2.1 AA and using best practices
Requires accommodations, or modifications for people with disabilities who encounter a barrier
Title II applies to public entities including public universities, to ensure that people with disabilities can equally benefit from classes, programs, events, research outputs, and more
Title I applies to employment, to ensure that employees with disabilities can equally succeed at U-M

Requires providing equal access to programs and services to people with disabilities
Requires meeting digital accessibility standard WCAG 2.1 AA and using best practices
Requires considering all aspects of a program, service, or activity, to determine how to provide equitable access

U-M is always taking action to improve accessibility, comply with regulations, and maintain equitable access.

If U-M fails to comply with relevant regulations, the university falls short of its mission and is at serious risk of legal and enforcement action.