Ensuring that our departmental, lab, center, and studio websites are accessible is an important part of serving all members of the University of Iowa community. One area where many sites can make quick, meaningful improvements is the accessibility of posted PDF documents.
Accessible PDFs allow users of screen readers and other assistive technologies to fully engage with content we publish online. Common issues—such as missing tags, unlabeled images, or incorrect reading order—can create significant barriers for users.
We’re asking all CLAS faculty and staff to take a moment to review the PDFs currently posted on their web pages and update any documents that do not meet accessibility standards. Even small fixes can greatly improve the user experience.
We ask that you complete this endeavor by the April 24, 2026, when compliance with Title II of the ADA will be enforced.
If you’re unsure how to make a PDF accessible—or if you’d like help identifying which PDFs on your site may need attention—there are many campus resources that can help:
If you’re unsure how to identify what PDFs have issues on your sites, please reach out to clas-marcom@uiowa.edu. The CLAS Web Team will be able to send you a list to review and remediate.
You can also reach the web team there with any other questions or support requests.
Thank you for helping us maintain an inclusive and accessible digital environment for our community.