Accessibility Laws & Policies // Digital Access

The University of Missouri aims to design, develop, and procure accessible digital communications and information technology and ensure compliance with accessibility laws. We are committed to providing digital access for all and ensuring that everyone can access the policies and procedures necessary to create a digitally accessible campus.

Please note that the legal information provided here is only in an abbreviated format for informational purposes. Though supplied in good faith that it represents accurate information, it should not be construed as authorized legal advice. Contact the General Counsel for official legal advice.

Policies and Procedures

The MU community, including faculty, staff, and students, is responsible for familiarizing themselves with and complying with the digital accessibility policies that affect them.

Visit our Accessibility Services page for further support and information, or contact the Office of Accessibility and ADA for questions on the digital accessibility policies.

Federal Laws

A New ADA Title II Rule approved by the federal government will take effect in April 2026. These regulations will specifically address web content and mobile accessibility, emphasizing compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 AA standards for digital materials and products. Check back for updated information as it becomes available. Explore the following federal accessibility laws:

Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.
- Title II of the ADA: Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in all public entities, including public colleges and universities, regardless of whether they receive federal funding.
- Title III of the ADA: Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in places of public accommodation, including private postsecondary institutions.
- Explore the Department of Justice’s published guidance on web accessibility and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs and activities that receive federal funding.
Revised Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d) requires Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology (EIT) accessible to people with disabilities.
- The U.S. Federal Government adopted Web Content Accessibility Guides (WCAG) version 2.0 AA under revised Section 508.
- To sell to the federal government, private entities have to offer accessible products and services.
- Applicable contracted service providers and federally funded programs and grants must adhere to Section 508.

For questions on the federal accessibility laws, contact the Office of Accessibility and ADA.

If you have questions about the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, contact the IT Accessibility Center at itaccessibilitycenter@missouri.edu.

Missouri Law

The Missouri Assistive Technology website states a Missouri State statute requires accessibility in the development, procurement, maintenance, or use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or when administering contracts or grants that include the procurement, development, or upgrading of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The MO statute applies to public four-year and two-year colleges and universities.

For questions on the Missouri accessibility law, contact the Office of Accessibility and ADA.