Information Technologies Accessibility Policy

Policy Statement
Oakland Community College (OCC) is committed to making its information technology ("IT") resources, which includes all information provided though the College's website, online learning or e-learning environment and its learning management systems, accessible to students, prospective students, employees, guests and visitors with disabilities, particularly those with visual, hearing and manual impairments or who otherwise require the use of assistive technology to access information provided through the College IT resources.

OCC is committed to taking the action necessary to be in compliance with the requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. Section 794d, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. Section 794, and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 104, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II), 42 U.S.C. Section 12131 et seq., and its implementing regulation at 28 C.F.R. Part 35.

Declaration of Technical Standards
At a minimum, OCC will adhere to WCAG 2.0 level AA identified in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) as the technical standards used to determine web accessibility of the College's Website. OCC is committed to continuously reviewing and updating its accessibility technical standards as required by law.

Change Log

• 01-01-2017  Effective date 
• 08-01-2021  Revised to include reference to related procedure
• 05-17-2023  Updated to include additional relevant laws