VIDEO, Part 2: The ‘how’ of digital accessibility compliance
Latest video message — second of three parts from President Armacost — addresses impact of Americans with Disabilities Act changes at UND
With an April 24, 2026, deadline for public entities — including UND — to meet new guidelines in the Americans with Disabilities Act, President Andrew Armacost hosts a conversation about digital accessibility for his latest video message to campus.
Joining him are Sara Kaiser, director of Student Disability Resources & Academic Support; Lynette Krenelka, executive director for UND’s Teaching Transformation & Development Academy; and Donna Smith, assistant vice president of Civil Rights & Title IX.
Armacost addresses digital accessibility both as a federal mandate as well as an important facet of University activities. He asks the group about UND’s progress in meeting the new standards, the impact of accessible practices and what is expected of the campus community.
In today’s clip, Lynnette Krenelka talks about the “how,” regarding becoming a digital accessible compliant campus. She acknowledges that pursuing full compliance is a marathon, not a sprint, given the broad nature of the new ADA Title II regulations. These new rules impact almost all of UND’s digital presence, including course materials and websites.
The University’s “Accessible UND” webpage is the hub for all things accessibility, including information on regulations as well as resources across all areas of campus.
