1. Accessibility in Technology
Timeline for implementation

2. Accessibility at KCC Accessibility Task Force (ATF) Charter
Institutional adoption of Accessibility in Technology policy
Contract with MSU accessibility consulting
Institutional policies relating to accessibility

3. ATF membership Holly McKee Chair - Support Services
Simon Thalmann Public Information and Marketing
Ron Coller Information Services
Vicki Rivera Human Resources
Brian Murphy Finance
Graham Smith, Kassie Dunham Faculty Representatives
Brad Fuller Facilities
Kassie Dunham Library
Tammy Douglas Learning Technologies, Center for Institutional Effectiveness

4. Progress
Joined Michigan Colleges Online (MCO) Accessibility Community of Practice
Consult with legal counsel
Contract with MSU for Accessibility consulting
Instructional division: syllabus template and ‘how to’ guide
4th floor C building signage updated
Intentional accessibility focus: online/hybrid course development
One-on-one accessibility trainings (faculty, adjunct, marketing)

5. Inaccessible websites or web content in any KCC website (including online courses) is a violation of federal disability laws
In addition to the college’s website, there are other public-facing technologies that will need to be assessed.
Although KCC’s Moodle learning management system is compliant, there are additional customizable items typically uploaded by users such as documents, images, and videos that must be accessible.
EDUCAUSE. (2018). Key issues in teaching and learning. Retrieved from

6. Implementation timeline
Accessibility Task Force
Build awareness and educate
Accessibility implementation
Accessibility maintenance
Spring 2018
Summer/Fall 2018
Spring/Fall 2019
Spring 2020+

7. Summer/Fall 2018
Policy
Assign ownership of accessibility technology policy (single point of contact)
Determine how to integrate accessibility technology policy and procedures into policy manual
Evaluation
Prioritize student and community-facing systems and content
Determine assessment, replacement, remediation
Evaluate KCC website accessibility
Develop RFP for website scan and remediation
Communication
Institutional announcement
General Session break outs
Instructional division meeting
Student & Community Services division meeting
Online Instructors’ Roundtable
Adjunct instructors’ General Session
In-depth digital accessibility policy conversations with institutional leads/accessibility task force
Develop overall communication plan and timeline
Create and distribute initial marketing materials to raise awareness of policy/timeline
Create and distribute accessibility tips flyer
Ongoing report out to President’s Council
Training
Select training vendor and schedule training
Campus-wide in-person presentation on basic accessibility awareness
Mandate accessible syllabus for all courses
Institutional oversight
Develop process to audit syllabus and content

8. Summer/Fall 2018 Policy
Assign ownership of Accessibility in Technology policy (single point of contact)
Determine how to integrate accessibility technology policy and procedures into policy manual

9. Summer/Fall 2018 Evaluation
Prioritize student and community-facing systems and content
Determine assessment, replacement, and remediation
Evaluate KCC website accessibility
Develop RFP for website scan and remediation

10. Summer/Fall 2018 Communication
Institutional announcements
General Session break out sessions
Instruction and Student & Community Services division meetings
Online Instructors’ Roundtable
Adjunct instructors’ General Session
In-depth digital accessibility policy conversations with institutional leads
Develop overall communication plan and timeline
Create and distribute initial marketing materials to raise awareness of policy/timeline
Create and distribute accessibility tips flyer
Ongoing report out to President’s Council

11. Summer/Fall 2018 Training
Select training vendor and schedule training
Campus-wide in-person presentation on basic accessibility awareness
Mandate accessible syllabus for all courses

12. Summer/Fall 2018 Institutional Oversight
Develop process to audit syllabus and content

13. Spring 2019
Policy
Integrate Accessibility in Technology policy and procedures into policy manual
Evaluation
Assess accessibility of student and community-facing systems and content
Develop strategy for assessment, replacement, remediation
Communication
Create web page containing information regarding digital accessibility policy, timeline, training, and resources
Develop survey to gather accessibility training needs, knowledge, and progress
Determine ongoing communication methods/needs for all faculty/staff
Annual report to President’s Council/Board of Trustees
Training
Develop online and in-person training plan
Conduct mandatory digital accessibility training for all faculty (Full Time/Adjunct) and staff
Accessibility work
Begin KCC website remediation
Institutional oversight
All course syllabi expected to be accessible; conduct random checks
Determine additional training needs

14. Fall 2019
Evaluation
Assess accessibility for internal/administrative systems and content
Develop strategy for remediation/replacement for internal/administrative systems
Communication
Conduct survey to gather accessibility training needs, knowledge, and progress
Regular on-going communication updates on digital accessibility for all faculty/staff
Ongoing report out to President’s Council
Training
Conduct mandatory digital accessibility training for all new employees
Accessibility work
Remediate and/or replace student and community-facing systems and content (as determined by evaluation)
KCC website remediation complete

15. Spring 2020+ Accessibility work
Continue to remediate/replace accessibility student and community-facing systems and content
Remediate/replace accessibility internal/administrative systems and content
Institutional oversight: ongoing
Conduct random audits to assess compliance or student and community- facing content
Annual review digital accessibility policy and strategy
Semi annual in person training (General Session/Interim)
Online training (on demand)
Annual online training requirement for all faculty/staff (SafeColleges)
Every two years, review KCC website (or upon significant revisions)