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ACCESSIBILITY NEWSLETTER

We're Here to Support You with Accessibility!

Planning your courses for Spring 2026?

As you prepare for Spring 2026, our Distance & Alternative Education team is here to support you meet upcoming accessibility expectations and ensure all students—including those with disabilities—can access course materials fully and independently.

Upcoming Accessibility Changes

Beginning April 24, 2026, higher accessibility standards for online materials will go into effect. Our shared goal is to ensure courses including face to face sections reach Ally accessibility scores as close to 100% as possible.

How We Can Support You

Need help getting your Spring 2026 courses accessibility-ready? Our DE team offers a range of helpful resources and services:

Accessibility Needs

Contact / Resources

Ask questions or request 1:1 support

dlstaff@austincc.edu

Request a departmental training

Customized DE Professional Development Request Form

Attend a DE workshop

Distance Education Training

Explore accessibility resources

DE Accessibility Resources

Quick Accessibility Wins with Blackboard Ally

Blackboard Ally provides accessibility scores and guidance directly in Blackboard Ultra, helping you make quick improvements to your course content.


Learn more:


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Thank you,

Ninghua Han, Ed.D.

Director of Distance Education Quality Assurance,   

Distance & Alternative Education Office

ninghua.han@austincc.edu

For any questions, please contact:

dlstaff@austincc.edu

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