VIDEO, Part 3: The ‘expectations’ of digital accessibility compliance
Latest video message — third 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 this final clip, Donna Smith explains the federal “expectations” as UND moves toward compliance. Smith adds to Krenelka’s “marathon” comment, saying that the community’s efforts should be focused on progress, not perfection, in aiding UND’s compliance with federal law.
Though the deadline arrives in a matter of weeks, full compliance will remain a moving target, Smith says.
She also tells viewers to stay tuned for additional resources and training opportunities coming this spring.
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.
