The April 24th ADA instructional materials compliance deadline is approaching, and instructors across the Purdue system are actively preparing their course materials to meet updated accessibility requirements. …
The April 24th ADA instructional materials compliance deadline is approaching, and instructors across the Purdue system are actively preparing their course materials to meet updated accessibility requirements.
Purdue has developed supportive resources designed to help you feel confident and equipped as you update your content. Below are key resources available—along with firsthand feedback from instructors who’ve used them.
Accessibility Drop‑In Sessions
These live, open‑door help sessions allow you to bring your questions, your files, your concerns—big or small—and receive immediate support from the ADA Drop-In Team. Drop‑ins are ideal if you’re unsure where to start, want a quick accessibility check, or need guidance specific to your materials.
“I attended a drop-in session with some major concerns about making sure my class readings are ADA compliant. The session was incredibly helpful, even calming, on a number of fronts. I highly recommend them to anyone with concerns.”
— Keith Shimko, Professor of Political Science, Purdue West Lafayette
Brightspace Accessibility Course
This structured, self‑paced course walks you through the essentials of accessible course design using examples, checklists, and hands‑on practice. If you want a clear, manageable pathway to ensure your materials align with updated guidelines, this course provides exactly that.
“The Brightspace accessibility course provides clear, practical guidance that can be applied immediately to course materials. With the volume of accessibility-related emails we receive, the Brightspace course provides me the opportunity to follow a manageable, structured path to ensure my course content meets accessibility guidelines.”
— Kristin Barker, Clinical Assistant Professor of Human Services, Purdue Fort Wayne
Accessibility Workshops
These online workshops provide a big‑picture overview of what the new accessibility mandate requires, why it matters, and how instructors can efficiently create accessible materials. They are especially helpful if you want a stronger foundation for understanding what needs to happen before April 24th.
“The system accessibility workshop provided a basic overview of what the accessibility mandate means so I had a better understanding of how I need to revise my courses. While I realize that it will be a lot of work, I now feel more supported and know where to go for support and resources.”
— Heather Bowers, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing, Purdue Northwest
Now is the perfect time to tap into these resources and take the next step toward full accessibility readiness. 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.
For further questions and support at your campus, contact:
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…
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 conducted a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a digital content remediation tool that will be integrated into Brightspace and assist instructors in identifying and correcting accessibility issues in instructional materials.
Recordings of the vendor demonstrations are now available for viewing on the Instructional Material ADA Readiness webpage.
Faculty, instructors, and staff across all Purdue campuses are encouraged to watch the recordings and provide feedback. Your input is essential to ensure the selected solution meets the needs of our diverse teaching environments.
Each demonstration session is approximately one hour and 30 minutes long and showcases the features and capabilities of the proposed remediation tools. Your feedback will help guide the final selection process and ensure Purdue instructors have the best resources available.
To further support instructors as they prepare for ADA updates, Purdue is offering deep-dive workshop sessions that will provide guidance on accessible documents, address common challenges, and offer practical strategies for updating instructional materials. All instructors, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend one or more of the following workshops:
Each workshop will cover similar topics, so you may choose the date and time that best fits your schedule. These sessions are open to all Purdue campuses. Please register in advance using the links on the Instructional Material ADA Readiness webpage .
For further questions and support at your campus, contact:
The Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE) invites instructors, staff, and graduate students to join Purdue’s teaching and learning reading groups this semester. These reading groups…
The Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE) invites instructors, staff, and graduate students to join Purdue’s teaching and learning reading groups this semester. These reading groups bring together people from Indianapolis and West Lafayette in small groups to discuss how recent books about teaching, learning, and the classroom may inform what they do.
Our book selection for the spring semester is The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI by Tricia Bertram Gallant and David A. Rettinger Online access to the book is available through Purdue Libraries.
Participants will read and discuss the book over three sessions throughout the semester. Sessions will be held both in West Lafayette and virtually through Teams. Participants can choose their date and location according to their schedules for each week:
-Thursdays, 1-2 p.m. Feb. 26, Mar. 26, and Apr. 23 on the West Lafayette location
-Fridays, 1-2 p.m. Feb. 27, Mar. 27, and Apr. 24 virtually through Teams
Those who would like to participate during Spring 2026 should fill out an online questionnaire by Fri., Feb. 13, providing information about interest and availability.
Those who cannot make it this semester but are interested in teaching and learning reading communities, or who have suggestions for future books/topics, should contact Annika Kraft at arkraft@purdue.edu.
CIE is a member of Innovative Learning, Purdue’s hub approach to connect West Lafayette and Indianapolis instructors to the resources they need to engage students, develop courses in any instructional modality, and enhance learning across the University. Other members include Libraries and the School of Information Studies and Purdue University Online. To learn more, visit www.purdue.edu/innovativelearning or email InnovativeLearningTeam@purdue.edu.
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