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Accessibility at ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ : Digital Accessibility Compliance (DAC) Committee

EIT Benchmarks

  • Goal 1 Procurement processes for content, software, and platforms address Accessibility
    • Purchasing proposals and contracts include accessibility language.
    • Materials procured outside theÌýadministrativeÌýpurchasing process have beenÌýcheckedÌýfor accessibility (OR meet accessibility requirements per a providedÌýself-assessmentÌýchecklist).
    • An established ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ review committee evaluates VPATs, publisher content accessibility, etc.

 

  • Goal 2ÌýRequired Staff, Faculty and Administrators are training in EITÌýAccessibility
    • Required employees have attended training sessions on Accessibility topics (in-house or purchased training).Ìý All required new employees receive training.
    • Required training is tracked for compliance.
    • Awareness campaigns increase knowledge and awareness of available EIT support.

 

  • Goal 3 Content, Software and Platforms meet Accessibility requirements
    • Content owners haveÌýauditedÌýsoftware/technology/hardware/platforms using self-assessment checklist.
    • ITI and Media Services has completed a self-assessment of all current software, hardware and platformsÌý(June 2022).
    • Faculty implement accessible syllabi using the template available on the Accessibility website.
    • Administrative and Academic Departments have developed a corrective action strategy to address all inaccessible websites (2023).
    • Library has developed a corrective action strategy to address all inaccessible resources (2023-2024).
    • Fully online programs have developed a corrective action strategy to address all inaccessible resources (2023-2024).
    • All pages hosted on the University’s websites that have been published or updated on or after October 2021 shall be accessible to blind users (June 1, 2024)

 

  • Goal 4:ÌýWebsiteÌýCommunication
    • University Accessibility website contains informationÌý&Ìýresources on developing accessible EIT.
    • Accessibility concerns are collected electronically by theÌýUniversity.

 

  • Goal 5:ÌýOngoing Accessibility Review/Assessment
    • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ has establish an annual self-assessment process to ensure policy standards are met (2024)