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Resources on making district websites, documents, and digital content accessible to all users, including compliance checklists and vendor-communication templates.

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Web and Digital Accessibility (ADA Title II)

This brief summarizes the updated ADA Title II rule requiring school district websites, apps, and online content to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards.

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Vendor Accessibility Compliance Email Template

Districts may collect digital accessibility compliance documentation from third-party vendors. This template helps district leaders initiate this process and communicate action items to vendors.

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Anatomy of an Accessible Website

What does an accessible page look like? This infographic illustrates key web accessibility best practices in action, including heading structure, meaningful links, alternative text, color contrast.

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Web Accessibility Checklist for Schools

A free, printable checklist set for reviewing school web pages, videos, documents, and online tools against WCAG 2.1, with quick yes-or-no questions anyone on staff can use.

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Para-Power: Digital Hacks for Classroom Superheroes

Oct 26, 2026 Joliet, IL Free

As a paraprofessional, you wear a dozen hats a day. Learn how to let technology do the heavy lifting so you can focus on what matters most: supporting your students.

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy
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May 5, 2026 5 min read

Accessibility on your District Website: 5 Hidden Gaps Hindering Compliance

Forms, PDFs, and other digital documents often create accessibility barriers on district websites. Here are a few types that are often overlooked - and why it matters to remediate them…

Digital Equity
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September 30, 2025

Ensuring Digital Accessibility in K-12 Schools

The DOJ’s April 2024 rule requires all public schools to meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards by April 2027—covering websites, apps, PDFs, and learning platforms.

Digital Equity
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February 20, 2025

Providing Access and Agency with UDL

What if every student had exactly what they needed to learn and thrive? Niel Albero from CAST joins us to discuss how technology can be a game-changer for inclusivity in…

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy
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August 1, 2022 4 min read

Google Workspace for Education Updates You Can Use This School Year

While you’ve been enjoying some well-earned rest and relaxation this summer, Google has been busy beefing up many of its most popular apps and tools. From tweaks to built-in accessibility…

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy
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March 29, 2022 7 min read

3 Ways You Can Add Digital Accessibility to Your Classroom Today

As it stands, some digital learning tools and communications are not effectively accessible by default. Fortunately, there are numerous ways that teachers like you can make their classroom’s digital content…

Digital Equity
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March 3, 2022 8 min read

Illinois’ New Digital Accessibility Law – What Education Leaders Need to Know about HB 26

Effective August 1, 2022, HB 26 requires 3rd party curriculum content to achieve Level AA accessibility conformity, as outlined in the World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (W3C…

Digital Equity
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February 14, 2022

3 Tips for Making Digital Learning More Accessible

While digital learning has opened new opportunities for students to grow, not all students can engage with digital content by default. These 3 tips can help you make your digital…

Digital Equity