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Accessibility

Who’s Responsible for Accessibility of Course Materials?

Three groups collaborate to ensure access for all students and faculty at PCC.

  • Instructors
  • Innovation & Technology
  • Accessible Education & Disability Resources

How these groups collaborate

  • Test the accessibility of production workflows, software, and web apps used in ±¬ÁÏÍøcourses.
  • Work together to identify and implement more accessible formats when barriers are encountered.
  • Develop Equally Effective Alternate Access Plans proactively when barriers are found.

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Instructors

As the subject matter expert and the course developer, an instructor:

  • Designs clearly organized materials.
  • Writes alternative text descriptions for images.
  • Creates content using accessibility guidelines (pcc.edu/access) and accessibility audit tools.
  • Retains original files (PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
  • Writes math and science with MathML (D2L equation editor), LaTeX, etc.

As a team member, an instructor:

  • Contributes to their program’s plan for accessible instructional material.
  • Engages in Subject Area Committee efforts to ensure course materials are aligned with institutional priorities.

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Innovation & Technology (Online Learning)

As the online course development facilitator, Online Learning:

  • Gauges instructor training needs, facilitates new online instructor refresher, and technology training.
  • Provides instructional design support and resources to faculty building online courses.
  • Offers training sessions (F2F & Online) and over the shoulder assistance.
  • Develops training materials, how-to guidance, and training opportunities (pcc.edu/is).
  • Supports the college Learning Ecosystem and provides LMS accessibility auditing tools and reports.

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Inclusive & Accessible Ed

As a student and faculty resource, with expertise in student accommodation, Disability Resources:

  • Facilitates the interactive process of understanding barriers and approving reasonable auxiliary aids and services.
  • Increases awareness of the disability experience and works with staff & faculty to proactively reduce barriers.

As a student and faculty resource, with expertise in accessible formats, Accessible Technology:

  • Consults with educators to ensure efforts are aimed at accessible outputs from the outset.
  • Provides technical support for captioning, document remediation, and audio description.
  • Reviews technologies including courseware and provides feedback & support to requestors, partnering with programs to develop Equally Effective Alternate Access Plans when needed.

This information is provided by the ±¬ÁÏÍøAcademic Delivery and Academic Pathway Team (ADAPT).

Questions or updates? Contact your Online Learning and Accessible Education and Disability Resources partners.