Web Content Accessibility at MSU

Mississippi State University is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible digital environment for all users. The institution complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II requirements and follows WCAG 2.1 AA standards for its websites, mobile applications, and other digital content. To support accessibility, the university implements comprehensive policies, delivers training, and provides technical guidance to ensure web content meets established accessibility criteria across campus. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving university leadership, information technology professionals, communications teams, and academic units to maintain consistent practices and institutional accountability. For detailed information regarding roles, responsibilities, and compliance expectations, refer to MSU Operating Policy 01.13 (World Wide Web Pages and Other Electronic Publications).

MSU provides a broad set of resources to help units create and sustain accessible digital experiences: policy and standards documentation, remediation guides, accessible templates and design patterns, testing tools, training, and one‑on‑one technical assistance. Additional support includes guidance for accessible procurement, captioning and transcription services, document conversion best practices, and vendor evaluation criteria to help units meet accessibility goals and maintain compliance over time.