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Contact UsDigital Accessibility and HB 21-1110
On July 1st 2024, Colorado HB 21-1110, became law. It requires that MSU Denver and all other state agencies, local governments and entities that contract with the state, work to ensure that technology, hardware and software are accessible, per Web Content Accessibility Guidlines 2.1 AA standards.
On July 1st, 2025 the law will take full effect, which includes severe and repeating penalties if accessibilty standards are not met.
In addition a new federal rule under the Americans With Disabilities Act took effect June 24, 2024 with a compliance deadline of April 24, 2026. Like HB 21-1110, it focuses on creating inclusive, user-friendly online environments.
To assist faculty in creating accessible digital materials, Academic Affairs, with the support of the Center for Teaching, Learning and Design, has developed a short online course in Canvas for all faculty members who plan to teach in the upcoming semesters.
Digital Accessibilty Made Simple (DAMS)
To access the Digital Accessibility Made Simple training, click here and follow the instructions.
- Faculty members should expect the course to require about two hours to complete.
- Faculty have the option to work at their own pace; progress is automatically saved in the Canvas platform, allowing for flexibility over multiple sessions.
- Once completed, Academic Affairs will record faculty members as having taken it.
Timeline
- Faculty teaching during the Summer 2025 semester must complete the course by May 23, 2025.
- Faculty not teaching until Fall 2025 must complete the course by August 13, 2025.
Additional Resources
Below are additional accessibility resources:
- CTLD: Instructional Accessibility Guidelines & Resources (while these resources are designed specifically for faculty, all employees may find them useful)
- Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT): Accessible Resources
Contact
If you have questions or concerns about accessing the course or working within the course, reach out to Alex McDaniel, mcdaniel@msudenver.edu, Associate Director of Instructional Design.
For questions or concerns specific to the content of the course, please reach out to Shaun Schafer, sschafe5@msudenver.edu, Associate Vice President for Curriculum Academic Effectiveness and Policy Development.
Thank you for helping us meet our accessibility requirements and responsibilities.