College Policy
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) is committed to providing online services, software, and electronic information that is accessible and usable by all our students, including those with disabilities. It is our mission to provide accessible opportunities and services by complying with Federal and State accessibility guidelines, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level of conformance.
College Procedure
Cuyahoga Community College's official Online Accessibility Procedure outlines the scope of services offered and guides the direction of the accessibility program at the college. The College will conduct regular reviews of its learning management system (LMS) and course content to identify and remediate accessibility issues, as necessary.
Technical Guide
Cuyahoga Community College adheres to nationally recognized best practices and standards on accessible technology. The College has adopted Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level of conformance for all college applications and technology. As WCAG standards are updated in the future, our new technologies should reflect the revised standard of WCAG 2.2 at the AA level of conformance. Use our Vendor information page as a guide for your procurement needs.
Legal Requirement
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination against students with disabilities, and mandates that we provide accommodations for students with disabilities such that they can receive equally effective services as other students.
Notice and Reporting of Accessibility Concerns
The College has implemented and maintains an accessible process for people with disabilities to report LMS- or Course-Content-related accessibility concerns. Notices are prominently posted on each LMS, detailing how to inform the College of any technology-based barriers to access and request access to the LMS or Course Content. The College has adopted protocols and reasonably prompt timeframes for response and remediation. Report an accessibility concern
Remediation or Replacement of Barriers
The College will remediate identified barriers or replace LMS components or course content with accessible substitutes. For students reporting an accessibility concern with course materials while enrolled in an online course, the College will take into account the pace of the course during the remediation process.
Maintenance of Accessible Features
The College has developed a plan to maintain the accessibility of each LMS and its course content. This plan includes updated testing and remediation protocols, revised procurement protocols, ongoing training for procurement officials and content creators, designations of responsibility, and appropriate levels and sources of funding to support ongoing efforts.
Cuyahoga Community College prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/childbirth, marital status, disability, religion, political affiliation, veteran status, or national and ethnic origin. Race discrimination includes discrimination on the basis of traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles. in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies.
Contact the Office of Institutional Access to report any incidence or to file a complaint.