1. Accessible Technology
South Puget Sound Community College

2. Why accessibility is important
Students with disabilities must have equal access to educational resources regardless of disability:
Section 508
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prevents any college or university from excluding disabled students in activities, services and programs.
Reasonableness is the Rule
Incumbent on the College to proactively deliver content that is accessible to ALL students – within reason

3. Accessible Technology
Web Accessibility
LMS Content – Videos, photos, handouts, interactive forms, etc.
IT Procurement
Hardware
Software and Applications (vendor supplied or homegrown)
Online resources associated with texts
Online Educational Resources (OER)  ($$ or not)
Devices, phones, peripherals
Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)
Accessibility or approved waiver must be complete PRIOR TO PURCHASE

4. Your spscc Accessibility Team
Robin Leeson
Instructional Designer
Cindy Lawrence Web Manager
Amy Kelly
Dean Academic Support Services
Kelly Green Director of PR & Events
Lori Casile, CIO Accessible Technology Coordinator
John Rajcich
Director Access Services

5. Resources
Committee for Accessible Technology Oversight (CATO) forces-work-groups/cato/default.aspx
Accessibility 101 Webinar SBCTC
Register here: registration.aspx
Course Materials:
AHEAD Webinar Series
Accessibility information on SPSCC website
SBCTC Newsletter -

6. Resources You are not on your own!
Local College Resources to help you create and revise content for students:
Center for Teaching and Online Learning
Library
Public Relations
Access Services
IT Services
Purchasing