Digital accessibility

To support accessibility across our digital environment, we are:

• using semantic, standards‑based HTML throughout the website.
• designing pages with clear structure, headings, and navigation.
• ensuring appropriate color contrast and scalable text.
• providing alt text for meaningful images.
• reviewing new content for accessibility before publication.
• training staff and faculty on accessible document creation.
• improving the accessibility of syllabi, forms, and other required materials.
• conducting periodic audits of the website and digital documents.
• using automated tools, including AccessiBe, as a supplemental aid—not a replacement for manual accessibility work.

Known limitations and ongoing remediation

We recognize that some content on our website does not yet meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. In particular:

• legacy PDFs: Many older PDFs, including policies, reports, and archival materials, are not fully tagged or accessible. We are actively reviewing and remediating these documents.
• faculty‑created materials: Some syllabi and course documents created before our updated guidelines may not be accessible.
• third‑party tools and platforms: Some embedded services and external systems used by the college may have accessibility limitations outside our control.
• historical content: Older pages and media may not meet current standards but are being updated as part of our ongoing review.

Compatibility

Our website is designed to work with:

• current versions of major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
• screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
• keyboard‑only navigation.
• mobile and tablet devices.

Ongoing improvements

Accessibility is not a one‑time project. We are committed to:

• expanding training for faculty and staff.
• improving accessible document workflows.
• reducing reliance on PDFs where possible.
• increasing the use of accessible HTML alternatives.
• conducting regular audits and user testing.
• updating this statement as our work evolves.