Compliance Deadlines Are Here and Approaching
Compliance is the first step towards creating equity in education and addressing the accessibility crisis. Fewer than 2% of institutions currently meet WCAG 2.1 AA compliance standards. Legal risks are rising, content accessibility backlogs are growing and many existing tools only flag issues without resolving them.
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June 2025
EU Accessibility Act came into effect
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April 2027
US ADA Title II deadline (institutions in constituencies with population >50,000)
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April 2028
US ADA Title II deadline (all other covered institutions)
A Human-led Approach That Promotes Inclusive Learning Experience
Scan content for accessibility issues, review insights and receive human-led support for content creators.
- Step One: receive an accessibility report to identify areas of improvement
- Step Two: review the report with D2L experts to identify high priority areas
- Step Three: gain consultative guidance on what you need to fix and why
- Step Four: access remediation support where you need it
- Step Five: deliver accessible content that keeps everyone engaged and included
Content Learners
- Equivalent access to all content
- Flexible format options that support different learning and engagement styles
- Barrier-free experiences that promote inclusion
Content Creators
- Reduced manual work and anxiety around accessibility
- Proactive suggestions and expert support
- More time to focus on engagement and experience
Leaders and Administrators
- Compliance confidence with clear audit trails
- Strategic insights from accessibility data
- Optimized use of resources and staff time
Build Accessible Learning Materials With Expert Support
- Focus effort where it matters most for learners
- Preserve educator choice when multiple fixes are possible
- A solution design to support the 1 in 6 people who experience a disability
Don’t Wait for Compliance Deadlines To Force Your Hand
Contact us today to see how Accessibility+ transforms your accessibility challenge into a competitive advantage within Brightspace.