Ohio Admin. Code 3364-15-15
The creation and dissemination of knowledge is a defining characteristic of universities and is fundamental to the university of Toledo's mission. The use of state-of-the-art digital and web-based delivery of information is increasingly central in carrying out our mission. The university of Toledo (UT) and the university of Toledo medical center (UTMC) are committed to ensuring equal access to information for all its constituencies, which include individuals with disabilities.
This policy establishes minimum standards for the accessibility of digital materials and technology to individuals with disabilities-based information and services considered necessary to meet this goal and ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. The university of Toledo and UTMC will adhere to standards set forth by section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as well as the web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG 2.0) as defined by the world wide web consortium (W3C).
Included in the scope of this policy is any form of digital information and technology (internally developed and externally purchased solutions) used to conduct university and UTMC business. Digital information includes, but is not limited to websites, electronic documents, videos, emails, newsletters, and social media. Technology includes mobile applications, software, hardware, and devices. Responsibility for accessibility includes, but is not limited to, the following organizational units tasked with delivering digital and technology services to our customer and employee base: the UT division of technology and advanced solutions, office of university marketing and communications, athletics department, supply chain management, UT online along with academic units, which include faculty and the libraries, that administer technology separately from the UT information technology department
Information on how this policy aligns with federal law on this subject is contained on the university of Toledo ADA/504 compliance webpage.
The university provides numerous resources to employees that require assistance in making technology ADA-accessible, which are detailed on the university of Toledo ADA/504 compliance webpage.
Detailed procedures pertaining to technology accessibility are contained in a companion document on the university of Toledo ADA/504 compliance webpage.
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act: https://www.dol.gov/oasam/ocio/ocio-508.htm.
Ohio Admin. Code 3364-15-15
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3364
Rule Amplifies: 3364
Prior Effective Dates: 08/10/2018