Digital accessibility remediation tool selected for ADA support 

As part of Purdue University’s system-wide initiative to support 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), Purdue has selected YuJa Panorama as the centrally supported digital accessibility remediation tool. 

When deployed, Yuja Panorama will have remediation capabilities to support instructors with the ability to:  

  • Scan instructional materials within Brightspace to identify potential digital accessibility issues.
  • Allow remediation of course content without leaving the Brightspace environment. 
  • Provide clear, actionable feedback on common concerns such as document structure, color contrast, and alternative text. 

The tool was selected after Purdue conducted a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a digital content remediation tool to integrate into Brightspace and assist instructors in identifying and addressing accessibility issues in instructional materials.  

 A cross-campus project team representing Purdue system institutions reviewed the tools and evaluated them based on defined instructional use cases, technical considerations and feedback submitted by faculty, instructors and staff. This collaborative approach ensured that perspectives from across Purdue’s diverse teaching environments were incorporated into the final decision-making process.  

Additional information, including timelines, training opportunities, and guidance for instructors, will be shared in the coming weeks. There is no immediate action required from faculty at this time. Visit the YuJa Panorama webpage for the most current information. 

For further questions and support at your campus, contact: 

Purdue Fort Wayne:  

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

Purdue Northwest:  

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