NEWS: UC Launches Systemwide Digital Accessibility Resources to Support Compliance with Updated Title II and Section 504 Regulations

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July 29, 2025 — In support of the University of California’s commitment to digital equity and compliance with the updated Title II and Section 504 Digital Accessibility Regulations, new systemwide resources are now available exclusively to UC employees. Developed collaboratively by Ethics, Compliance and Audit Services (ECAS), the Systemwide Office for Civil Rights (SOCR), and UC Legal, the following resources are designed to promote informed, consistent implementation of digital accessibility standards across all UC locations and include:

On-Demand Digital Accessibility Webinar

UC employees can now access a password-protected, attorney–client privileged webinar (recorded in May of 2025) and accompanying PowerPoint presentation. This session provides a detailed overview of UC’s obligations under the revised federal digital accessibility regulations.

Monthly Digital Accessibility Office Hours

Beginning August 2025 through April 2026, Ethics, Compliance, and Audit Services (ECAS), the Systemwide Office for Civil Rights (SOCR), and UC Legal will co-host monthly office hours. These sessions will be held every 2nd Thursday at 1 p.m.and are designed to give UC employees an opportunity to engage directly with subject matter experts, including those in technical, legal, and compliance roles, and support the exchange of best practices and shared challenges.

  • Submit questions in advance to help ensure relevant subject-matter experts are available or join monthly to explore evolving compliance challenges and solutions.
  • Register Now for any or all of the following office hours (open to UC employees only):
  • August 14, 2025
    • September 11, 2025
    • October 9, 2025
    • November 13, 2025
    • December 11, 2025
    • January 8, 2025
    • February 12, 2025
    • March 12, 2025
    • April 9, 2025

The office hours will be captioned; if you need another disability-related accommodation, please make note of that in your registration. Contact Jenny Lofthus, General Compliance Manager, in the Office of Ethics, Compliance, and Audit Services, for more information.

Contact

Jenny Loftus

Jenny Lofthus, JD, CCEP
General Compliance Manager
UC Office of the President