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Accessibility

Welcome to the Accessibility Resource Hub!

This comprehensive resource center is dedicated to supporting students, staff, and faculty with tools and information to promote an inclusive environment.

Explore resources related to:

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 A/AA: Guidelines for creating accessible digital content that meets the latest web accessibility standards.
  • Accessibility Capability Maturity Model (ACMM): A framework to assess and improve accessibility practices across your organization.
  • Section 508 Accessibility Standards: Resources to ensure compliance with Section 508, addressing accessibility for federal electronic and information technology.

Discover guides, tools, and best practices to foster accessibility and inclusion across academic and workplace environments. Together, we can build a more accessible future for all!

WCAG Overview

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is a set of recommendations for creating accessible web content. By implementing WCAG into Taft College's day to day curations, our content will be accessible to students, faculty, or staff that may have motor, auditory, visual, or cognitive impairments.

WCAG divides their recommendations into four main principles: percievable, operable, understandable, and robust. This is also known as POUR.

  • Perceivable: focuses on text alternatives, time-based media, adaptability of content, and distinguishability of content.
  • Operable: addresses keyboard functionality, timed content, navigation, and content that triggers seizures.
  • Understandable: emphasizes readability, predictability, and input assistance for users.
  • Robust: aims to maximize compatibility with assistive technologies.

As of April 2024, Taft College is legally required under the Department of Justice to follow WCAG 2.1 A and AA standards which includes WCAG 2.0 A and AA standards. WCAG 2.2 A and AA standards are not required (yet). AAA standards go above and beyond what is expected of Taft College employees to follow, however the efforts are extremely appreciated because it gives our students the best experience! Taft College must be in compliance with this ruling by April 26th, 2027. For more information on this, please read ADA Title II Accessibility Rule.