Digital Accessibility
Support
This content is updated regularly. We encourage you to check back periodically for updated events and opportunities for support.
Digital Accessibility Panel
Join the Digital Accessibility Taskforce on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for demonstrations of Kaltura captioning and the Brightspace accessibility checker, along with opportunities to ask questions. This event will be held virtually and registration is required. There will also be an additional virtual panel held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, that will feature other digital accessibility topics. More information about this event will be published on this page at a later date.
Join the Digital Accessibility Taskforce on Thursday, April 9 2026, to learn how to make Drupal and social media content accessible, as well as a discussion of third party vendors and digital This event will be held virtually and registration is required.
Support on the Purdue University Fort Wayne Campus
To report a concern, ask a compliance question, or general question, contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance (OCRC)
For support with accommodations, contact the Disability Access Center
For advice on best practices for course design, contact the Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT)
For support with library specific resources, connect with your liaison librarian
System-wide ADA Title II Drop-in Sessions
Live, informal support sessions that allow attendees to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, and receive personalized advice in real time. The drop-in schedule below began on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, and runs through May 5, 2026. All ADA Title II Drop-Ins can be accessed at this link. Weekly, recurring sessions are held:
Mondays: 2:00 -3:00 p.m. EST
Tuesdays: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST
Wednesdays: 1:00 -2:00 p.m. EST
Thursdays: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. EST
Federal Assistance
The Department of Justice operates an ADA Information Line operated by accessibility specialists who can answer questions about requirements of ADA and technical questions. The information line is operated Monday-Friday and can be reached by calling (800) 514-0301 (voice) or 1(833) 610-1264 (TTY).
NOTICE
NOTICE
This website is intended to support faculty and staff in creating digital content that aligns with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, and complies with applicable accessibility laws and University Policy.
While we strive to provide accurate, practical, and up-to-date guidance, the materials and examples on this site are intended as general resources. This website may not address every teaching context or instructional format.
Faculty and staff are expected to use their best professional judgment in applying accessibility best practices to their specific courses and materials and consult with leadership, colleagues, and experts as necessary. Responsibility for ensuring that instructional content is accessible rests with the individual content creator.
Purdue University Fort Wayne is committed to providing equitable access to educational opportunities in accordance with University Policy and federal and state accessibility laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.