The Digital Governance & Accessibility (DGA) Council brings together representatives from across UL ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø to ensure that accessibility is addressed consistently and equitably in every division.
The DGA Council coordinates the university-wide digital accessibility initiative. It was established in response to Louisiana PPM-74 — Web Accessibility Compliance — which took effect February 10, 2025, and the federal ADA Title II final rule.
The DGA Council exists to inform, coordinate, and provide oversight for digital accessibility compliance across all university digital properties. It brings together representatives from every major division of the university to ensure that accessibility is addressed consistently and equitably across all units.
The Council focuses its efforts in five areas:
While the Council provides guidance and oversight, all UL ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø faculty, staff, and administrators who produce or manage digital content are individually responsible for ensuring its accessibility. The Council coordinates and supports that work — it does not replace it.
Council members are charged with:
The Digital Governance & Accessibility Council is composed of representatives from key units, including IT, Communications and Marketing, Disability Services, Academic Affairs, Administration & Finance, HR, Athletics, and Student Affairs. Members are appointed based on their expertise in digital strategy, instructional design, technical implementation, and accessibility advocacy.
Day-to-day coordination of the digital accessibility initiative is led by a central team that divides responsibilities across five functional areas. This team manages active implementation, monitors progress, and connects individual units with the support and guidance they need.
Ashley applies the University's digital strategy to the website and oversees the Web Ambassadors Network.
Dr. Crocco leads the Instructional Support Team in advancing innovative, high-quality teaching through faculty development in course design, certification, and instructional technology.
| Area | Lead(s) | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Content Strategy & Web | Ashley McClure-French | Leads university website content strategy, and web accessibility standards. |
| Distance Learning & Moodle | Francesco Crocco | Leads accessibility implementation for Moodle and online course materials; coordinates faculty training. |
| Legal Counsel | Lindsay Panteleo | Advises on legal risks, compliance obligations, and accessibility-related liability across the initiative. |
| Human Resources | Lelanya Douet | Leads training coordination, staff communication, and HR resources related to accessibility compliance. |
| Web Development & IT | David Savoie | Leads technical implementation, platform testing, and remediation efforts across university digital properties. |
Advises on legal risks, compliance, and accessibility-related liability.
Representative: Lindsay Panteleo
Provides expertise on user needs, accessibility testing, and accommodation requirements.
Representative: Carol Landry
Leads faculty development efforts to integrate accessibility best practices into course design and enforces policy implementation within academic units.
Representatives: Chad Parker & Beth Giroir
Ensures library resources, databases, and digital archives are accessible.
Representatives: Laurie Vanderbrook & Duke Meche
Ensures all digital content, platforms, and communications within Athletics comply with accessibility standards.
Representative: Matt Sullivan
Ensures all digital content, platforms, and communications within Student Affairs comply with accessibility standards.
Representative: Greg Zerangue
Ensures digital content and communications directed at prospective students and families comply with accessibility standards.
Representative: Megan Sistrunk
Reviews third-party software and services for accessibility compliance and manages procurement approval processes.
Representatives: Angie Smith & Kristi Monte
Ensures all digital systems, platforms, and third-party services comply with accessibility standards, including the University's mobile app.
Representative: Russell Abshire
Ensures digital platforms used for alumni engagement and donor relations provide an inclusive, accessible experience.
Representatives: Lauren Shiver & Mark Delcambre
Ensures all auxiliary-managed digital platforms, services, and third-party vendor tools meet accessibility standards and align with university-wide governance policies.
Representative: Vacant
Provides critical user perspective on the effectiveness of digital accessibility efforts.
Representatives: Identified per semester
Ensures all social media and multimedia content meets accessibility requirements.
Representative: Amy Windsor