ADA Accessibility Policy

Organization: UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business

Last Updated: January 5, 2026

Commitment to Digital Accessibility

The UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive online experience that enables equal access to information, programs, and services in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Accessibility is a core part of our mission as a public institution of higher education, and we are continually working to improve the accessibility and usability of our digital content.

Accessibility Standards and Legal Compliance

The Paul Merage School of Business aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, as published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). Our accessibility efforts are informed by and aligned with applicable regulations and guidance, including:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title II
Section 504 and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
U.S. Department of Justice ADA Title II Final Rule (2024), which adopts WCAG 2.1 AA as the technical standard for public entities

These standards address accessibility for individuals with a wide range of disabilities, including but not limited to:

Visual impairments (blindness, low vision, color blindness)
Hearing impairments
Motor and mobility impairments
Cognitive, learning, and neurological disabilities

Accessibility Practices and Features

Where feasible and appropriate, the Merage website incorporates accessibility best practices, including:

Use of semantic HTML and logical heading structures
Text alternatives for meaningful non-text content
Keyboard accessibility for interactive elements
Sufficient color contrast between text and background elements
Clear, consistent navigation and page structure
Responsive layouts that support use across devices and assistive technologies

These features are implemented to improve compatibility with commonly used assistive technologies such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and keyboard-only navigation.

Evaluation and Ongoing Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. The Paul Merage School of Business regularly evaluates its website and digital content using a combination of:

Manual accessibility audits
Automated testing tools
Design and content reviews guided by accessibility standards

Identified accessibility issues are prioritized and addressed as resources allow, with the goal of continuous improvement over time.

Third-Party Content and Applications

Some pages on merage.uci.edu may include third-party content, applications, or links to external websites that are not fully controlled by the Paul Merage School of Business. While we encourage accessibility among our partners and vendors, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content.

If you experience difficulty accessing third-party content linked from our website, please contact us so we can assist where possible or explore alternative access options.

Feedback, Support, and Accommodation Requests

We welcome feedback regarding the accessibility of merage.uci.edu and are committed to responding promptly to accessibility concerns.

If you encounter an accessibility barrier or require an accommodation to access content or services, please contact us:

Contact Information

Email: webmaster@merage.uci.edu

Phone: 949.824.4330

To help us address your request efficiently, please include:

The URL of the page where the issue occurred
A description of the accessibility barrier
The assistive technology or browser used (if applicable)

We will make reasonable efforts to respond and provide accessible alternatives in a timely manner.

Policy Updates

This Accessibility Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, technical standards, and improvements to our digital accessibility practices. We encourage users to review this page regularly for the most current information.