AEMing for Access Webinar: Meeting ADA Title II Requirements

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Overview

Webinar title: Meeting ADA Title II Requirements: What Educators Need to Know

The updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 2024 are reshaping how K–12 schools, districts, and public education institutions need to approach accessibility, setting deadlines in April 2026 and 2027 to comply with new digital accessibility standards. As the deadlines approach, this timely webinar will help educators and district leaders understand what the new Title II rule means for their schools and how to prepare with confidence. We’ll break down the key requirements and share practical strategies to support compliance while strengthening inclusive education for all students, families, and staff.

Key Takeaways

1. Upcoming deadlines are based on population served
   All public K‑12 school districts and public higher‑ed institutions must comply with digital accessibility standards under Title II of the ADA:
   1. Districts serving 50,000 or more residents face a deadline of April 24, 2026.
   2. Smaller districts serving fewer than 50,000 residents have until April 26, 2027.
   3. This “population” refers to local census data—not student enrollment. [techlearning.com]
2. Accessibility is everyone’s responsibility
   Accessibility isn’t solely a technology issue—it requires a cross-functional team approach that Includes leadership (e.g., CIO or ADA coordinator), curriculum planners, procurement officers, general and special education staff, and even families.
3. Five-step strategy for compliance
   A pragmatic, phased five-step plan helps districts meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards in a manageable way:
   1. Audit current digital assets to assess accessibility.
   2. Develop a roadmap targeting mission-critical, high-traffic resources first.
   3. Use procurement processes to enforce accessibility in vendor contracts.
   4. Offer staff training to prevent new inaccessible content.
   5. Provide publicly accessible documentation, including an accessibility statement.

Presenter

Luis Pérez, Senior Director of Disability and Accessibility, CAST

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AEMing for Access Learning Series

In this 30-minute webinar learning series, CAST brings educators together to talk about specific topics related to accessibility in education. How are you approaching accessibility in your learning environment? Need some new ideas? Stuck on a challenge? Eager to share with others? Participants will leave with usable, bite-size information. Think of it like office hours with a focus on accessibility, accessible educational materials, and accessible and assistive technologies!

Join us on the third Thursday of each month at 10:00AM PT/1:00PM ET on Zoom. 

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