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Digital accessibility rules will impact The W

Monday, November 03, 2025
by University Relations

On April 8, 2024, the Department of Justice published a new rule on digital accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), directly impacting public higher education institutions. This rule requires that most of the university’s digital content be accessible. Additional information about that ruling can be found at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/2024-03-08-web-rule

The W is committed to making its web and digital resources accessible to all users. More information about campus ADA Website Compliance may be found at: https://www.muw.edu/ctl/ada-website-compliance/. We encourage all individuals to familiarize themselves with the terms and resources available on this site.

The upcoming workshop, https://www.muw.edu/ctl/event/how-to-make-your-canvas-courses-ada-compliant/, “How to make your Canvas courses ADA compliant,” is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 13 from 2-3 p.m. Please contact Dr. Sheila Morgan, instructional designer/instructor for the Kossen Center for Teaching & Learning, for more information at snmorgan1@muw.edu.

Stay tuned for future announcements regarding ADA Compliance.

About The W

Located in historic Columbus, Mississippi, The W was founded in 1884 as the first state-supported college for women in the United States. Today, the university is home to 2,193 students in more than 70 majors and concentrations and has educated men for 40 years. The university is nationally recognized for low student debt, community and social mobility which empowers students to BE BOLD.

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