Digital accessibility is essential to ensuring that every member of the WSU community can fully engage with the information, services, and opportunities we provide. Whether you build websites, create documents, send email communications, or upload multimedia, your work contributes to creating digital spaces, which are required to meet certain digital accessibility standards.


To support this effort, the Digital Accessibility Subcommittee is moving the annual required Digital Accessibility training to Percipio, to be assigned to all WSU employees and affiliates to support greater tracking and awareness. This annual training is now available through Percipio and is due December 31, 2026. Any employees who have not already taken the training are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. Watch your inbox for an email from Percipio with your assignment, which will be launched on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.


Why This Training Is Required

The U.S. Department of Justice now requires that employers produce digital content that meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 accessibility standards by April 24, 2026. WSU’s Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Policy, UPPM 10.45, sets the expectation that all employees who create or publish digital content ensure that it is accessible. More importantly, it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure all individuals have access to our education programs and activities. Completing the annual Digital Accessibility Assessment is part of that responsibility.

Why This Matters for Your Work

Digital accessibility is more than a compliance requirement. It is a practice that ensures equitable access for individuals with disabilities. Accessible content supports screen reader users, neurodiverse learners, and anyone who relies on captions, clear structure, or readable formatting. In some cases, it may also be required to gain or maintain access to certain WSU programs or tools.

This training helps you understand:

  • What digital accessibility means in everyday work
  • How to structure documents, emails, course materials, and webpages for accessibility
  • How to use headings and alt text correctly
  • How to check color contrast
  • How to ensure videos and multimedia meet accessibility standards

These skills empower you to create digital content that reaches all audiences effectively.

Who Should Prioritize Completing It

While the training is required for all employees, those who maintain departmental websites or publish digital content used by large audiences are encouraged to complete it as soon as possible. In some cases, website content creators may be asked to finish the training before the December 31 deadline.

Where to Find Support

WSU provides tools and assistance to help you meet accessibility expectations.

WSU Digital Accessibility Resources

Questions about Digital Accessibility?

  • Web accessibility: Participate and ask questions at weekly Open Labs or join the #digital-accessibility channel on Slack
  • Review the WSU Digital Accessibility website for guides, testing tools, and policies
  • Report a digital accessibility issue
  • Submit questions to the WSU ADA Coordinator

Questions about Percipio? Email HRS Learning and Organizational Development

Content credit: Digital Accessibility Committee; Paul Fleming-McCullagh, Manager, HRS Learning, Change, & Communications; Carey Musburger, Sr. Assistant, Learning and Organizational Development