Digital Accessibility

  • November 12, 2024

    2024 updates to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) reaffirmed that public entities, including George Mason University, must provide fully accessible digital experiences by April 2026.

  • February 4, 2024

    Digital accessibility ensures that websites, apps, and other digital tools are usable by everyone. Accessible content allows people to perceive, navigate, and interact with information in ways that meet their needs.

  • October 2, 2024

    Guidelines for how to best use heading elements h1 through h6 to structure your content for accessibility and SEO

  • October 25, 2024

    George Mason University is committed to ensuring an inclusive digital experience. Both the SiteMasonry and Mason WordPress themes comply with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA standards. One essential practice to maintain accessibility is adding descriptive alt text to images.