Digital Accessibility Resources Toolkit

The E-Resources Committee has developed this toolkit to assist libraries that are working toward compliance with the new requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding the accessibility of web content and mobile applications, including library-licensed electronic content. This toolkit does not replace the guidance of campus legal counsel or disability services offices, or other entities governing and providing legal services to public and special libraries. 

Title II Requirements 

• Final Rule Text
• ADA Fact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments

Current Compliance Deadlines

• Public entities (population > 50,000): April 24, 2026 
• Public entities (population < 50,000): April 26, 2027
• Special district governments: April 26, 2027

Resources & Tools

Guidance

• ALA: The Basics of the New Rule

Determining Compliance

• Accessibility Statements
• VPAT Review

Evaluation/Remediation Tools

• University of Missouri - How to Check Digital Accessibility
• Continual Engine Blog Post 10 Best PDF Remediation Tools of 2026
• Library Accessibility Alliance Evaluations of EResources
• SUNY Library Vendor Accessibility Repository
• WCAG Techniques

Exceptions

• ARL: Exceptions to your Library Resources [pdf]

Miscellaneous Resources

• Missouri Online: Digital Accessibility
• New ADA Title II Regulations: What You Need to Know
• SpringShare Accessibility Training for LibGuides, LibGuides CMS, LibAnswers, LibWizard, and LibConnect Pro (requires sign on)
• Boise State University Accessibility Tools for Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe PDF, and color contrast analyzer