Website Accessibility Compliance at UNC

As of recently, all University of North Carolina websites are required to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards by April of 2026, in accordance with federal law under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. OASIS is committed to supporting departments in making their websites accessible by offering guidance, tutorials, and personalized assistance. However, we highly encourage departments to utilize the robust resources offered by the UNC-Chapel Hill Digital Accessibility Office, which provides excellent training and tools for achieving and maintaining compliance. While OASIS is happy to help, due to the volume of websites we support and our limited staffing, we may not be the most immediate solution for every request. Departments are encouraged to take proactive responsibility for their sites’ accessibility to meet compliance deadlines and provide an inclusive experience for all users.

UNC-Chapel Hill Digital Accessibility Office (DAO) Resources

Trusted External Accessibility Tools