1: Establish Central Coordination

1.1: Create an Office for Digital Accessibility (ODA)

The strategic plan team proposed that senior University leaders establish a centralized office to ensure the University complies with the University’s policy on digital content accessibility.
As a result, the Office for Digital Accessibility (ODA) was established as the systemwide entity designated to provide digital accessibility resources and services to the University of Minnesota community in August 2024.
Task	Target Date
Appoint Staff Members	08-31-2024
Define Roles and Responsibilities	12-31-2024
Hire Student Workers	08-31-2025

1.2: Develop Unit Remediation Processes

The ODA will develop an ongoing iterative plan to ensure all University course, digital, and website content complies with the University’s policy on digital content accessibility.
Task	Target Date
Finalize Minimum Digital Accessibility Standards	01-31-2025
Create DAM/Remediation Report Samples and Templates	05-31-2025
Develop Processes for Evaluating DAM/Remediation Reports	05-31-2025
Identify Error and Digital Content Remediation Priorities	05-31-2025
Determine When to Adopt New WCAG Guidelines	09-30-2025

1.3: Establish a Central Resource Website

The ODA will empower faculty, staff, and students to adopt accessibility values and practices by providing information about tools, training, and other resources on the ODA (formerly Accessible U) site.
Task	Target Date
Plan and Implement Site Updates	08-31-2024
Update the Content Inventory	03-31-2025
Assess Website Usability	09-30-2025
Update the Content Review Process	10-31-2025
Refine the Content Strategy	09-30-2026

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1.1: Create an Office for Digital Accessibility (ODA)