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			<title>Digital Accessibility Training</title>
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		<title>Digital Accessibility: If Everyone Is Responsible… Who Actually Is?</title>
		<subtitle></subtitle>
		<start_date>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400</start_date>
		<end_date>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400</end_date>
		<location>Live Oak Ballroom/Garden Room</location>
		<room>Cypress Room</room>
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			<language>en-US</language>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><em>Free and open to UCF students, faculty, staff, and the community</em></p>
<p>As digital content becomes central to teaching, learning, and operations at UCF, questions about who is responsible for accessibility, and how to meet evolving expectations are increasingly important. With new ADA Title II digital accessibility requirements taking effect on <strong>April 24, 2026</strong>, this forum offers a space for open dialogue about impact, accountability, and support across the university.</p>
<p>Hosted as a Public Policy Events group discussion, the session will explore how ADA Title II, Section 508, WCAG 2.1, and UCF&rsquo;s Digital Accessibility Policy influence daily work for faculty, staff, and content creators. A panel of accessibility experts and campus partners will guide the conversation, encouraging participants to ask questions, share experiences, and consider both challenges and opportunities.</p>
<p>Topics include shared responsibility, institutional support, legacy content, and how accessibility intersects with pedagogy, academic freedom, and compliance.</p>
<p>All are welcome to join this timely discussion. Lunch will be provided.</p>]]></description>
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				<url>https://events.ucf.edu/event/4091986/digital-accessibility-if-everyone-is-responsible-who-actually-is/</url>
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		<contact_person>Digital Accessibility Lab</contact_person>
		<contact_email>digitalaccessibility@ucf.edu</contact_email>
		<contact_phone></contact_phone>

		<category>Open Forum</category>
		<tags>
			<tag>digital accessibility</tag><tag>compliance</tag><tag>Public Policy Events</tag><tag>Accessibility</tag>
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