Web Accessibility Resource Guide
The SC Technical College System is committed to providing all information on our website in an accessible format to everyone.
If you find any problems that prevent access, please contact us. Let us know the nature of your accessibility problem, and we can provide any inaccessible content in an alternative format.
Email us for any accessiblity requests.
The South Carolina Technical College System does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. Because of the importance of access to Web based resources, as well as access to electronic information, the South Carolina Technical College System is committed to providing accessible websites and other electronic information pursuant to the standards set forth in Section 508 of the federal Rehabilitation Act, as well as other South Carolina laws, and State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education (SBTCE) policies and procedures.
This resource guide provides links to background information about web accessibility requirements, standards, and assessment tools. Also, the guide includes links to additional resources and reference materials that may be useful to those designing or maintaining web sites and online courses and course materials.
Laws, Policies, and Procedures
Per the following laws, regulations, policies, and procedures all System Office and college sponsored web sites, department sites, online courses and online instructional materials should be accessible to individuals with disabilities, consistent with the standards set forth.
Federal
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended)
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
The Telecommunications Act of 1996-Section 255 (as amended)
Federal Acquisition Regulation
State
South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code
South Carolina Technical College System
SBTCE Policy 4-4-104, Web Accessibility
SBTCE Procedure 4-4-101.1, Procurement of Information Technology Equipment, Software, and Services
Web Accessibility Standards
Information about the standards defining the types of technology covered , setting forth provisions that establish a minimum level of accessibility, and recommendations for making web content more accessible is available at the following sites:
U. S. Access Board’s Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards
Web Accessibility Initiative
Web Accessibility Evaluation Checklists & Tools
Information that guides the development of accessible web sites and directs assessments about the extent to which standards have been met is available at the following links:
Web Accessibility Checklists
W3C’s Web Accessibility Initiative
South Carolina Assistive Technology Program, Web Accessibility Evaluation Resources
WebAim, Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool
W3C’s Evaluation Sites for Web Accessibility
Resources
Additional information about web accessibility issues, reference materials, tools, implementation guides, and assessment/evaluations is available at the following sites:
Federal Government
ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments, Chapter 5: Website Accessibility under Title II of the ADA
Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities
United States Department of Education’s Assistive Technology Program
United States Department of Justice Section 508 Homepage
South Carolina
South Carolina Assistive Technology Program
Organizations
Center for Accessible Distance Learning, University of Washington
