Survey on Accessibility of Web Information and Services
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| Title: | Survey on Accessibility of Web Information and Services |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Judith Sebesta, WCET (WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies) |
| Source: | WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET). 2026. |
| Availability: | WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET). 3035 Center Green Drive Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80301. Tel: 303-541-0231; Fax: 303-541-0291; e-mail: wcetinfo@wiche.edu; Web site: http://wcet.wiche.edu |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 9 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Public Sector, Public Schools, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, State Standards, Accessibility (for Disabled), Access to Computers, Access to Internet, Barriers, Web Sites, Program Implementation, Program Effectiveness, Compliance (Legal) |
| Abstract: | In July 2024, WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET) launched a survey in collaboration with the State Authorization Network and NWHEAT (a collaboration of the Northwest Academic Computing Consortium and the Orbis Cascade Alliance). The goal of the survey was to assess institutional awareness of the U.S. Department of Justice's final rule on accessibility of web information and services--effective for most public institutions in April 2026--which requires state and public entities, including higher education, K-12 institutions, libraries, and agencies, to meet specific technical accessibility standards with only five narrow exceptions. In October 2025, WCET, in collaboration with the 1EdTech Consortium, developed a second survey to gauge current institutional awareness and progress toward compliance with the Department of Justice's final rule. This report provides the survey findings and insights, showing that awareness increased from 81% to 97%, and 95% of institutions are taking action (up from 61% in 2024), with many moving from planning to implementation. The report highlights the impact of evolving regulations, resource constraints, and artificial intelligence (AI) on accessibility strategy and compliance. [This report was created with 1EdTech Consortium and Anthology.] |
| Abstractor: | ERIC |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | ED679229 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | In July 2024, WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET) launched a survey in collaboration with the State Authorization Network and NWHEAT (a collaboration of the Northwest Academic Computing Consortium and the Orbis Cascade Alliance). The goal of the survey was to assess institutional awareness of the U.S. Department of Justice's final rule on accessibility of web information and services--effective for most public institutions in April 2026--which requires state and public entities, including higher education, K-12 institutions, libraries, and agencies, to meet specific technical accessibility standards with only five narrow exceptions. In October 2025, WCET, in collaboration with the 1EdTech Consortium, developed a second survey to gauge current institutional awareness and progress toward compliance with the Department of Justice's final rule. This report provides the survey findings and insights, showing that awareness increased from 81% to 97%, and 95% of institutions are taking action (up from 61% in 2024), with many moving from planning to implementation. The report highlights the impact of evolving regulations, resource constraints, and artificial intelligence (AI) on accessibility strategy and compliance. [This report was created with 1EdTech Consortium and Anthology.] |
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