8: ADA Title II Update - Top 5 Things Instructors Can Do Now to Meet the New Requirements

In this episode, we focus on what the updated Title II of the ADA means for higher education—and, more importantly, how faculty can get started without feeling overwhelmed.We’re joined by Anne Marie Richard, Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Chief Academic Technology Officer, for a grounded and practical conversation about the federal updates to Title II that go into effect in April 2026.Together, we walk through five concrete actions instructors can take now to begin aligning their courses with the new requirements—while honoring the real constraints, pressures, and care faculty and staff are already carrying. This conversation centers access and inclusion not as extra work, but as work deeply connected to our shared values and commitments.This episode reminds us: you’re not expected to do this alone. We highlight resources available to support instructors and share how to connect with our team for consultations and next steps.In this episode, we explore:What’s changing under the updated Title II requirementsFive actionable ways faculty can begin nowWhy accessibility work is values-aligned, not just compliance-drivenHow institutions can support instructors through this transitionResources:Accessibility in Teaching & Learning Resource HubAlly (Accessibility Checker in bCourses)Ally Course Accessibility Report in bCourses (tutorial video)SensusAccess (primarily alt media conversions)Digital Accessibility Program (DAP)Digital Accessibility of Library CollectionsWorkshops, Consultations, Finding Space podcastCentering Disability in TeachingAccessible PDF Files (including STEM documents, LaTex, & handwritten notes)Accessible Documents (Microsoft Word & Google Docs)Accessible Slides (Microsoft PowerPoint & Google Slides)Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1Review transcripts on our show webpage.Share your feedback with us at [email protected] Space is brought to you by Research Teaching, & Learning (RTL) in UC Berkeley's Division of Undergraduate Education.