Changes to ADA Title II Requirements

In April of 2024, the Department of Justice released a final rule with updated regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This ruling provides new digital accessibility requirements for public institutions, including public higher education institutions, such as Rutgers University-Camden. What does this mean for me as a faculty member? These… continue reading

Improving accessibility of course materials

On February 29th, 2024, IDT participated in a faculty Lunch & Learn event sponsored by the Office of the Provost, focused on inclusive teaching for students with disabilities. Several resources and strategies for improving course accessibility were discussed, including quick tips on how to: Convert scanned PDFs to machine-readable text Many PDFs that are scans… continue reading