Accessibility Policies

These published policies describe the University’s approach to accessible web, digital, and social media content.

• UBalt Web Accessibility Policy for New Web Content (UB III-1.3)
• UBalt Digital Accessibility Policy (UB III-1.4)
• UBalt Social Media Policy (UB IV-4.1)

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): requires equal access to programs, services, and activities, including digital offerings.
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in programs receiving federal financial assistance.
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act: requires federal agencies and organizations receiving federal funding to make electronic and information technology accessible.
• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA: the baseline for UBalt website accessibility.
• State of Maryland IT Accessibility Law: requires state agencies, including public universities, to follow accessibility standards for information technology.

• USM Guidelines for Web Accessibility
• USM Guidelines for Accessible Course Materials and Online Courses
• USM Guidelines for Captioning Materials
• USM Guidelines for Procuring Accessible Technology
• USM Guidelines for Accessible Information Resources
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
• WCAG 2.1 standards
• Maryland Digital Accessibility Policy

UBalt’s accessibility policies ensure our website content is fair, usable, and legally compliant. They guide how we publish pages, maintain digital assets, and address accessibility issues for people with disabilities.

These policies also help our teams prioritize accessibility when creating new content, choosing vendors, and managing digital services.