Blackboard In the News
# Accessibility
# ADA
# Teaching and Learning
Turning Title II Into Meaningful Change: A Framework for LMS Accessibility
Dr. Amy Lomellini, Director of Accessibility at Blackboard talks about how ADA Title II compliance is an opportunity for higher education to improve learning access across the board.
Super interesting take on the future of the LMS from the man who was there at the very beginning—Matthew Pittinsky—on the Future U Podcast. 🎧
# Blackboard
Blackboard Reborn: Is this EdTech’s “Steve Jobs Moment”? We’ll let others debate that—but we are excited about this new chapter as Blackboard returns with a sharpened focus on teaching and learning.
# Announcements
# Blackboard
# Teaching and Learning
Lisa A. Clark, Ed.D., one of the Top 50 Voices to Follow in Higher Education for 2026, shares her passion for transforming education in this interview with Higher Education Digest.
# Assessment
# Blackboard
# Teaching and Learning
How are today’s AI leaders addressing safety, fairness, and accountability in AI systems? What practices are they implementing to maintain transparency and align AI with human values?
# AI
# Regulation
# Security
# Global Perspective
Dr. Amy Lomellini, shares a refreshingly honest take on accessible digital content. She challenges misconceptions, calls out quick fixes, and more. Article on page 60.
# Accessibility
The Title II ADA requirements are a serious responsibility, but they are also an opportunity. Institutions that take thoughtful, structured action now will be far better prepared to meet the rules.
# Accessibility
Transformation requires critical thinking, emotional intelligence, ethical judgment, and a deep awareness of audience and environment.
# Pedagogy
# AI
Outcome transparency is the new standard, and the urgency to embed it across all programs has never been greater.
# Accessibility
# Administration
# Outcomes
While automated tools can help support staff working to meet the deadline, new technologies alone will not create sustained accessibility in digital environments.
# Accessibility
# Ally
# Teaching and Learning
Dr. Amy Lomellini talks about how accessibility is a journey of continual improvement. Each small step brings institutions closer to a culture where every student can learn without barriers.
# Accessibility
# Ally
# Teaching and Learning