检查表 for Course Compliance with ADA, Section 504, 和 Section 508
General Requirements
- ALL digital 和 electronically housed material required for the course is accessible upon its introduction into the course, regardless of whether or not a student with a disclosed disability or accommodation is present in the class.
- DSPS-approved requests for accessible course materials are honored within acceptable timelines (generally these are spelled out on the accommodation request documents). SEE SPECIFIC ELEMENTS BELOW for steps to take to facilitate such requests.
- Instructors are familiar with the 权利 和 责任 for themselves 和 their students, especially confidentiality requirements.
教室
- 照明 is bright 和 diffuse (poor lighting can impact both low-vision 和 hearing-challenged individuals, as well as lower energy levels 和 attention for all students).
- Room/furniture layout allows free movement around classroom for those with mobility devices. 联系 设施 or file an Online Work Order via their webpage for assistance if needed.
视频
- All videos used in the class are closed-captioned upon their introduction into the course. 看到 隐藏式字幕 page for guidance in obtaining closed captioning.
教科书
- E-book versions of textbooks are available in accessible formats. When considering a textbook, check with the publisher to see if it supplies an accessible e-book format. If the publisher does not make one, contact DSPS to see if that office can locate an accessible version of the e-book from other sources. NOTES: for many students with 和 without disabilities, e-books are a much more accessible, functional option than print text, so it is usually well worth the time to locate an accessible e-book text. 然而, e-books housed within some Learning Management Systems can cause technical interface problems with screen readers. 联系 DSPS for assistance.
施舍
- PDFs, including syllabi, are in accessible formats. For help with formatting/reformatting PDFs, see our webpage on Accessible Documents.
- 教学大纲 include the college's policy statement regarding accommodations 和 the instructor's request to students to identify themselves to the instructor if they need accommodations. Access the Faculty Information Packet through the link on the 教职员工 webpage for the most current policy statement.
- MSWord documents, including syllabi, are set up in advance in accessible formats so that they are already accessible in their electronic versions. For help, see our webpage on Accessible Documents.
Powerpoint Presentations
Size of font 和 images, 和 contrast between font 和 background, is sufficient to needs of low-vision audience members.
Websites (course home sites AND supplemental sites)
Note: the learning management system currently in use at the college, 黑板上, meets accessibility requirements. The guidelines 和 checklists linked below are to be used in assessing teacher-created materials, including materials uploaded to 黑板上, as well as any websites 和 other online materials housed outside of 黑板上.
Distance Education Accessiblity Guidelines 2011 (730.168 KB)
The most recent version of Accessibility Guidelines from the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO). While the title refers to Distance Education, these guidelines are applicable 和 appropriate as a reference for use with any content delivery modality.
Accessibility 检查表, Distance Learning Committee
Accessibility 检查表 Examples & 定义
Discipline-Specific Materials
例子: art supplies, lab supplies, technological equipment, computers, tablets, etc.
在很多情况下, adaptations can be made that will allow a student to participate fully in the class alongside their peers. Consult the student 和 the DSPS office to strategize options, 和 check our Teaching Strategies 和 进一步的资源 for Teachers 页面.