Syllabus accessibility
Comply with Title II of the ADA using the syllabus solution purpose-built to meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards
Fully Accessible By Design
Simple Syllabus is the all-in-one platform for creating, managing, and publishing fully accessible syllabi that meet WCAG 2.2 AA and Title II ADA requirements. With a built-in accessibility checker, mobile-optimized design, and seamless LMS and SIS integration, it empowers faculty to deliver consistent, compliant, and student-friendly syllabi without the extra workload.
Simple Syllabus is built for accessibility from the start. Every syllabus is structured to be readable, navigable, and inclusive across devices and assistive technologies.
Key highlights include properly nested headings for clear structure, and high contrast text for readability. ARIA labels define interactive elements, alt text supports all non-text content, and tables are captioned with correct header associations.
Accessibility isn’t an add-on. It’s built into every syllabus.
Real-Time Syllabus Accessibility
Integrated Accessibility Checker
Simple Syllabus is the only syllabus solution with a fully integrated document-wide accessibility checker. As instructors create content, the platform flags issues like missing alt text, low contrast, improper headings, and inaccessible tables before syllabi go live.
It’s real-time, intuitive, and requires no extra training. Compliance isn’t an afterthought. It’s built into the process.
- Alt text for images
- Text contrast issues
- Heading structure
- Table formatting
- Ordered lists and readability
Compatible with screen readers and keyboard navigation
WCAG 2.2 Compliance: Meeting the Technical Standard
Simple Syllabus is built to meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA, the recognized benchmark for web content accessibility. These standards ensure that content is perceivable by all users, operable with assistive technologies like screen readers and keyboards, understandable through clear structure and navigation, and robust enough to work across platforms and future updates.
- Keyboard navigable
- Real-time accessibility checks
- Clear structure and hierarchy
- Screen reader compatible
Title II Compliance Made Simple
Title II ADA and Section 508 Legal Compliance
New ADA Title II rules require public colleges to ensure all digital content meets WCAG 2.2 AA standards. Simple Syllabus helps institutions stay ahead of the April 2026/2027 deadlines with a platform designed to support compliance, reduce legal risk, and deliver accessible syllabi from day one.
- Reduce legal risk
- Meet 2026/2027 Title II deadlines
- Streamlined ADA compliance
Verified Accessibility
The Simple Syllabus VPAT
We provide a full Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) that details how our platform aligns with Section 508 and WCAG 2.2 AA standards. This transparency ensures your institution can confidently meet federal accessibility requirements and IT procurement policies.
Request a copy of our VPAT or view it as part of your accessibility evaluation today.
- WCAG 2.2 AA
- Section 508
- Title II ADA
Sauk Valley’s Accessibility Breakthrough
Success Spotlight: Sauk Valley Community College
Sauk Valley Community College boosted syllabus accessibility to 94.6% with Simple Syllabus. With built-in checks and easy-to-use templates, they turned a compliance challenge into a campus-wide win.
See how they did it and download the full white paper for the inside look.
- Campus-wide syllabus upgrade
- Reduced faculty workload
- Real results with real impact