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Glendale Community
College District 2241
Section 508 Standards for
Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Electronic and information
technologies (EIT) are a significant means by which Glendale Community College
District provides information to students, faculty, staff and other
constituents. The need to ensure
accessibility to all members of the campus community becomes critical as more
administrative services and learning environments are based on EIT. It is also a part of the district’s ongoing
commitment to establishing a barrier free learning community, or universal
access, to all students. Individuals with
disabilities are guaranteed access to educational institutions and systems of
communication under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. Amendments to
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act clarify accessibility requirements for
EIT developed, procured, maintained, or used by federal agencies. SB105 and SB
302 adopt these same requirements. Furthermore, (2)
In order to improve accessibility of existing technology, and therefore
increase the successful employment of individuals with disabilities, particularly
blind and visually impaired and deaf and hard-of-hearing persons, state
governmental entities, in developing, procuring, maintaining, or using
electronic or information technology, either indirectly or through the use of
state funds by other entities, shall comply with the accessibility requirements
of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. Sec.
794d), and regulations implementing that act as set forth in Part 1194 of Title
36 of the Federal Code of Regulations (3)
Any entity that contracts with a state or local entity subject to this section
for the provision of electronic or information technology or for the provision
of related services shall agree to respond to, and resolve any complaint
regarding accessibility of its products or services that is brought to the
attention of the entity. As mandated by federal and
state laws and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, it is
necessary that the Glendale Community College District comply with Section 508
Standards to ensure accessibility to EIT for individuals with disabilities. Adopted: 3/20/06 |
