PDFs and other digital documents should be easy to read, easy to navigate, and usable with assistive technology. That includes documents shared on websites, in email, in courses, and through campus systems. Remediating PDFs is not only a compliance step; it is part of creating a more usable and inclusive experience for everyone.
accessibility
Knowing what to fix is only half the work — you also need the right tools to fix it. This section collects the scanning tools, remediation software, templates, and checklists available to the UCLA community. Most are free for faculty and staff. Where campus-specific resources exist, we link to them directly; where the best resource is external, we'll tell you that too.
We write to share an important update on UCLA’s digital accessibility compliance deadline. The updated UC Policy IMT-1300 requires complying with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA by April 24, 2026, and with it, a requirement that all new digital content (websites, social media posts, documents, applications, course materials and technology purchases) meet the WCAG 2.1 AA standard.
When to use Ally, UDOIT, or the Canvas Course Accessibility Checker
Videos, audio recordings, and live events need accessible alternatives such as captions, transcripts, or audio descriptions.
The Presidential Policy, IMT-1300: IT Accessibility Policy has been updated to reflect recent updates to the compliance deadlines for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
As UCLA prepares for the fall quarter, we are continuing to strengthen digital accessibility across teaching, communications and university operations.