Description
When to Use
Training Delivery Method(s)
To enroll in any of the instructor-led courses, go to Cornerstone and select "Browse for Training" under the Learning tab, or visit the TTMD Technology Training page to view upcoming session dates.
- On-Demand - Self-paced learning modules are available anytime
Who Has Access
How to Access
Additional Resources
Have Questions
- For technology training questions, concerns, resources, and updates, contact: TTMD@PGCC.edu (Technology Training and Multimedia Development)
- For non-training related IT questions and login/access issues, contact Technology Service Desk at 301-546-0637
Description
Digital Accessibility defined as “usability for people with disabilities.” It is about “making documents, websites, and apps accessible to everyone including people with disabilities.” Check out the below video to learn more about Digital Accessibility.
Legal Requirements & Institutional Obligations
The University System of Maryland is legally required to ensure digital accessibility under several key regulations:
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Requires that we provide equal access to our programs, services, and activities, including those delivered digitally.
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs receiving federal financial assistance.
- Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act: Requires federal agencies and organizations receiving federal funding to make their electronic and information technology accessible.
- State of Maryland IT Accessibility Law: Requires state agencies, including public universities, to follow accessibility standards for information technology.
When to use: The Department of Justice has established April 24, 2026, as the compliance deadline for the updated Title II regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. These regulations explicitly require that all digital content—including materials within learning management systems and behind password-protected areas—must meet accessibility standards. This federal mandate ensures that:
- All course materials in Canvas, Blackboard, and other LMS (Learning Management System) platforms are accessible to students with disabilities
- Internal resources for faculty and staff meet the same high standards as public-facing content
- Historical content is remediated or provided with accessible alternatives
- New content is created with accessibility built in from the start
This federally mandated deadline represents a significant legal obligation for all public institutions, including the entire University System of Maryland. While the timeline is ambitious, it reflects the Department of Justice's commitment to ensuring equal access to education for all Americans.
Training Delivery Method(s)
- Instructor-led training, contact TTMD (Technology Training and Multimedia Development) or visit the TTMD Technology Training page to view upcoming session dates & times. NOTE: All upcoming sessions are posted in CornerStone. To enroll in any of the instructor-led courses, go to Cornerstone and select "Browse for Training" under the Learning tab
- Webinars, watch out for emails from eLearning@PGCC.edu
- Self-paced training, look at the Additional Resources section below
Additional Resources
TBD
Have Questions
- For training and content (How to) questions, contact: TTMD@PGCC.edu (Technology Training and Multimedia Development)
- For technical questions related to access and/or login issues, contact the Technology Service Desk at 301-546-0637