NMU's Compliance Database - Northern Michigan University

Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("Title II") and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ("Section 504") require that public universities provide qualified individuals with disabilities equal access to their programs, services, and activities unless doing so would fundamentally alter the nature of their programs, services, or activities or would impose an undue burden. As part of that obligation, public universities are required to provide equally effective communication to persons with disabilities, regardless of whether the university generally communicates through print media, audio media, or computerized media such as the Internet. Universities that use the Internet for communication regarding their programs, goods, and services must make that information accessible.

Currently, website accessiblity has been negotiated between universities and the the US Department of Education and the Office of Civil Rights.  The U.S. Department of Justice is now holding public and private entities to WCAG 2.0 AA standards. However, there are examples of best practice that we should follow before the rules are finalized.