Purdue’s First Round of Instructor Support for ADA Compliance Begins November 

This November, Purdue University will launch the first round of support services for instructors as they transition their course materials in alignment with the new digital accessibility standards issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These standards require that all student-facing web and digital content be accessible by April 24, 2026. 

To support this system-wide effort, Purdue is introducing two key resources in November that will be available to instructors across all campuses—West Lafayette and Indianapolis, Northwest, Fort Wayne, and Global: 

1. ADA Title II Drop-In Sessions – Live, informal support sessions where instructors across all Purdue system campuses can ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, and get personalized advice in real time. The ADA Title II drop-in schedule below will begin on Mon., Nov. 3, and run through Fri., Dec. 19. All ADA Title II Drop-Ins can be accessed at this link during the days and times listed. No registration is required.

ADA Title II Drop-In Schedule
Mondays, 2-3 p.m. EST
Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-12 noon EST
Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. EST 
Thursdays, 3-4 p.m. EST 
Fridays, 11 a.m.-12 noon EST

2. ADA Title II Workshops – Virtual live sessions where accessibility specialists will provide information helpful to all instructors as they work to update course materials. Register for a Zoom session by following the hyperlink associated with it. Similar topics will be covered in all sessions.

ADA Title II Enhancing Accessibly Workshop Schedule 
Mon., Nov. 3, 1-2 p.m. EST: Workshop Link  
Wed., Nov. 5,10-11 a.m. EST: Workshop Link 
Tues., Nov. 11, 10-11 a.m. EST: Workshop Link 
Thurs., Nov. 13, 2-3 p.m. EST: Workshop Link 

These services are designed to ensure instructors are well-equipped to provide accessible instructional materials. To start exploring ideas and up -to -date resources, check out the Instructional Material ADA Readiness webpage.

For further questions and support at your campus, contact: 

Purdue West Lafayette and Indianapolis: Innovative Learning, InnovativeLearningTeam@purdue.edu 

Purdue Fort Wayne:
-For questions or resources on accessibility: PFW’s Disability Accessibility Taskforce.
-For questions about this Purdue system project, Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching celt@pfw.edu 

Purdue Northwest: Center for Faculty Excellence, cfe@pnw.edu  

Purdue Global: Center for Teaching and Learning, askctl@purdueglobal.edu