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 PCC courses.
  • 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 PCC Academic Delivery and Academic Pathway Team (ADAPT).

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