TV-AiD: Ignite!
Save the Date: February 13, 2026
The next Tennessee Valley Access in Design (TV-AiD) Summit will be hosted by UAH’s Enhanced Teaching & Learning Center on February 13, 2026. Building on our inaugural Alpha Summit in July, TV AiD Ignite will celebrate wins, tackle challenges, and spark solutions as we advance accessibility together.
Call for Proposals
How has the move toward accessibility been for you and your institution? Submit a proposal to share your strategy, success, or roadblock at a TableTalk: an opportunity to share in a small group, or Short Presentations: a presentation to the group.
Submission Form for Proposal
More details are coming soon—we can’t wait to continue this important work with you!
To be notified when Registration opens, please complete our Ignite Interest Form
Federal Accessibility Requirements
Section 508 Compliance
The Rehabilitation Act requires federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. Educational institutions receiving federal funding must comply with these standards.
- WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance
- Procurement considerations
- Implementation timelines
ADA Title II Requirements
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including higher education institutions.
- Digital content accessibility
- Reasonable accommodations
- Recent legal precedents
New 2026 Guidelines
Updated accessibility requirements will come into effect on April 24, 2026, impacting how institutions design and deliver digital content.
- Mobile accessibility standards
- Expanded user testing requirements
- Documentation protocols
The Tennessee Valley Access in Design Summit is brought to you by The University of Alabama in Huntsville Enhanced Teaching & Learning Center.
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