ADA Accessibility resources you can use today to meet April 24 deadline 

As Purdue University continues its commitment to digital accessibility, a robust set of resources are available to help instructors prepare for the April 24, 2026, ADA deadline. Here’s a quick guide to what you can access right now: 

1. Instructional Material ADA Readiness webpage 

2. Brightspace ADA Accessibility course

  • Complete self-paced learning: The ADA Title II Instructional Material Readiness course is available in Brightspace for all Purdue instructors. This asynchronous, non-credit course covers accessibility fundamentals and practical strategies for documents, media, and graphics. 

3. ADA Title II Drop-In sessions & workshops 

  • Take advantage of live ADA drop-in support: Join weekly drop-in sessions for real-time help with accessibility questions and remediation strategies. Schedules and links are posted on the ADA Readiness webpage. 

4. Helpful Now documents

  • Download the Accessibility Checklist: Use the Accessibility Checklist to review your course content for compliance. 

Purdue University is committed to ensuring that all instructional materials and digital content are accessible to every student. In April 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a revised ruling under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requiring that all student-facing web and digital content be accessible…Purdue must comply with these requirements by April 24, 2026. 

Digital Accessibility | Office for Civil Rights 

5. Campus-Specific Support contacts 

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

Purdue Fort Wayne:  

  • For questions about this Purdue system project: Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching, celt@pfw.edu 
  • For questions about the law: Contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance at civilrights@pfw.edu  

Purdue Northwest:  

  • For questions: Center for the Faculty Excellence, cfe@pnw.edu  

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

Explore these resources today to assist with your instructional materials for ADA compliance. For the latest updates, training opportunities, and support, visit the Instructional Material ADA Readiness webpage.