An accessible signature in emails to students and the public helps everyone — and it’s the simplest step toward compliance.
Digital accessibility begins with awareness and action across the UMB community. New federal regulations that take effect in April 2027 require public universities, including UMB, to ensure that their websites, course content, digital documents, and online tools are accessible to the public and students with disabilities to access our programs, services, and activities. We will be sharing information and tips in “The Elm Weekly.”
Accessible emails and signatures use real text (not images), readable fonts, high contrast, and descriptive link text. Avoid tiny text, decorative fonts, or images that contain essential information.
A clean, accessible signature helps everyone — and it’s the simplest step toward compliance.
Learn more about how to create accessible emails for students and the public on the UMB Digital Accessibility webpage.