Web & Mobile Accessibility
Ensuring compliance for USC websites, mobile apps, and digital platforms
Our Shared Commitment
Digital accessibility is everyone’s responsibility. Faculty, staff, and students all contribute to ensuring that USC’s digital spaces are usable by everyone. By learning, assessing, and improving, we can build a digital environment that supports every learner and community member.
ADA Title II Final Rule
Compliance date: April 24, 2026
Read more about Navigating the Final Rule on Digital Accessibility. Learn more about the ADA Title II Final Rule and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 Level AA)
Our Approach
USC’s plan follows three phases designed for continuous progress:
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1. Learn & Prepare
Build awareness, expand training, and identify digital materials across all units.
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2. Assess & Prioritize
Audit websites, courses, and media to identify needs and coordinate improvements.
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3. Monitor & Improve
Implement enhancements, track progress, and maintain accessibility through ongoing review.
Progress is reviewed by the Digital Accessibility ADA Working Group, with regular updates shared across the USC System.
How You Can Get Involved
Everyone can help advance digital accessibility at USC:
- Explore the Digital Accessibility Toolbox
- Visit Digital Accessibility in Teaching and Learning
- Join the Digital Accessibility Listserv
- Contact DigitalAccessibility@sc.edu for training or consultation
- Visit the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX Accessibility Hub
- Recognize accessibility efforts through the Digital Accessibility Appreciation Program
Working Group and Focus Areas
The Digital Accessibility ADA Working Group brings together representatives from across USC to guide implementation of the ADA Title II plan.
Purpose
- Strengthen collaboration among academic, administrative, and technical units
- Identify priorities and share best practices
- Support leadership decisions on accessibility resources and training
Sub-Groups
Course Content Accessibility
Improving accessibility in syllabi, assignments, videos, and Blackboard content
Distributed Content Accessibility
Addressing accessibility in documents, PDFs, and forms shared online
Social Media Accessibility
Promoting best practices for captions, alt text, and visual contrast
Faculty and staff who would like to contribute to one of the sub-groups can email DigitalAccessibility@sc.edu. Updates will also be shared through the Digital Accessibility Listserv.
Next Steps for Units
- Designate a Digital Accessibility Lead for your department or college.
- Review key digital materials (websites, forms, learning resources).
- Participate in training sessions from DoIT or CTE.
- Use the Digital Accessibility Toolbox to plan improvements.
- Factor accessibility into new software purchases and digital projects. Consult DoIT for guidance.
For Faculty & Staff
- Review your course materials with Blackboard Ally.
- Add captions to videos and alternative text to images.
- Use the Microsoft Accessibility Checker in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Reference Accessibility Cheat Sheets and the Course Accessibility Checklist.
- Attend CTE professional development sessions on accessible teaching.
Resources and Tools
- Digital Accessibility Microlearning Series
- Custom Department Trainings (request via DigitalAccessibility@sc.edu)
Together Advancing Digital Accessibility
Meeting ADA Title II standards is more than a compliance goal. It’s part of USC’s ongoing mission to create a digital environment that welcomes and supports everyone. Through collaboration and continuous improvement, we’re building a culture of accessibility, inclusion, and excellence across the university system.