PLAN - Centralia College Accessible Technology Plan Approved 4-6-2017.docx

Centralia College Accessible Technology Plan

As part of an ongoing practice of continuous improvement—and in accordance with our Mission Statement and Core Themes—Centralia College plans for accessible information technology.

This Accessible Technology Plan was developed under the guidelines of WA OCIO Policy 188. Technologies adopted or implemented after August 2016 are expected to meet Level AA compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0.

Existing Information Technologies

Existing Technologies, in use prior to August 2016, are made accessible to individuals with disabilities through a customized accommodation process.

Students are encouraged to apply for accommodations through the Disability Services Office: http://www.centralia.edu/students/disabilities/

Staff or faculty may contact Human Resources in person, by phone (360) 623-8943 or by email: hro@centralia.edu

Centralia College Accessible Technology Policy:
Centralia College strives to ensure that people with disabilities have access to the same services and content that are available to people without disabilities, including services and content made available through the use of information technology (IT). IT procured, developed, maintained, and used by Centralia College should provide substantially similar functionality, experience, and information access to individuals with disabilities as it provides to others.

The policy aligns with:

Centralia College’s obligations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
The Americans with Disability Act of 1990 together with its 2008 Amendments.
Washington State Policy #188 – Accessibility
The Washington State Board of Community & Technical Colleges (SBCTC) Accessible Technology Policy

Accessible Technology Coordinator

All questions, comments, or input regarding this plan may be directed to Carrie Powell, Centralia College Accessible Technology Coordinator, by email carrie.powell@centralia.edu or direct line (360) 623-8581.