Federal Guidelines and Standards

Overview

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is committed to providing equal opportunity for students with disabilities and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as Amended in 2008 (ADAAA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and state and local requirements regarding students with disabilities.

• ADA Title II
  • Official version of the rule (Updated April 2024)
  • State and Local Governments: First Steps Toward Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Web and Mobile Application Accessibility Rule (Jan 2025 ADA)
  • Fact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments  (April 2024 ADA)
  • Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Government Entities: A Small Entity Compliance Guide (May 2024)
• The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
  • Section 504
  • Section 508
• The 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA)