Digital Accessibility Resources
Technology Resources
Live Captioning for virtual meetings
Live captioning for in-person meetings
Captioning of Prerecorded Video
Accessibility in Blackboard
Windows Accessibility Features
Mac Accessibility Features
Other Resources
- Report a barrier
- LinkedIn Learning on Digital Accessibility
- Studio for Teaching & Learning Innovation (STLI)
- W3C
- WCAG 2 Overview | Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) | W3C
- Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) | Section508.gov
- Web Accessibility - University Web & Design handles most web accessibility centrally in the webpage templates in Cascade, but there are several ways web editors can help ensure their webpages are accessible for all web users.
- Social Media Accessibility
- To report disability-based discrimination, contact the Office of Compliance & Equity at [[reportconcern]]
Procedures
Procurement of technology software and hardware
Information Technology shall review all software and hardware purchases for accessibility in alignment with the most current W3C WCAG. This review process is part of IT’s approval process for purchases. All software vendors must provide a VPAT compliance report as part of this process. In the event a VPAT is not available, the university will request the vendor complete one prior to purchase approval. If there are deficiencies in the VPAT assessment, IT will coordinate with the appropriate offices to identify an alternative means of providing a similar experience for individuals with accessibility needs.
Requesting ADA Accommodations
IT supports requests from Human Resources and Student Accessibility Services. SAS and HR are the offices which can approve accommodation needs. IT partners with these offices in ensuring the technology selected for accommodation purposes is supported and functional. IT is not able to approve assistive technologies. Please refer to the appropriate office.
Computer Accessibility Features
All William & Mary managed computers including podium and public access computer lab machines shall have the built-in accessibility features enabled and available to all users.
