{"id":337,"date":"2024-06-28T17:24:02","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T17:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwwtest.ucf.edu\/accessibility\/?page_id=337"},"modified":"2025-04-11T18:41:40","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T18:41:40","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/accessibility\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<section class=\"pt-0 pb-5\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<h1>About<\/h1>\r\nAt Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½, we are committed to ensuring accessibility for all our users, including individuals with disabilities. Digital accessibility refers to the process of designing technology and digital environments that are available to and usable by all people. These electronic resources include web pages, videos, software, mobile devices, e-readers, etc. Physical accessibility refers to ensuring that the layout of outdoor and indoor environments, and products are made accessible and usable by people with disabilities. For digital accessibility, we are committed to the continual improvement of the user experience and apply the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/standards-guidelines\/wcag\/\">Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.0 AA<\/a> standard. To ensure accessibility at Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ overall, we take the following measures:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Collect feedback from the Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ community to assess and improve the accessibility of Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ environments\u2014on campus and online.<\/li>\r\n<li>Provide reasonable accommodations, tools and technology for faculty, students and members of the public at Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ experiencing a barrier in an inaccessible environment.<\/li>\r\n<li>Provide resources, training and services for faculty, staff and students to support their efforts in making their digital content accessible.<\/li>\r\n<li>Implement policies to ensure equitable access and experiences to all.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<div class=\"section-divider\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<section class=\"bg-inverse pt-2\">\r\n<div class=\"container pt-5 pb-4\">\r\n<h2 class=\"mt-0\">Our Partners<\/h2>\r\nThis initiative is a collaborative effort between the Office of Nondiscrimination and Accommodations Compliance (ONAC), Student Accessibility Services (SAS), and the Center for Distributed Learning (CDL). Together, we aim to provide the necessary tools, resources, and support to enhance accessibility across the university community.\r\n<div class=\"row pb-0 pt-4\">\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4 pb-5\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-557 hidden-md-down\" src=\"\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2024\/08\/Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½-Lecture-Hall.png\" alt=\"Empty Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ lecture hall\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<h3 class=\"mt-0 h5\">Building Accessibility Environments<\/h3>\r\nONAC is dedicated to ensuring that the university environment is free from discrimination and harassment. They provide guidance and support on issues related to civil rights, Title IX, and accommodations. <br \/><a class=\"btn btn-primary mt-3 stretched-link\" style=\"color: black\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eeo.ucf.edu\/\" aria-label=\"ONAC Website\">ONAC Site<\/a><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4 pb-5\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-558 hidden-md-down\" src=\"\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2024\/07\/Services_Hero_Image.jpeg\" alt=\"Photo of Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ staff counseling with a student\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<h3 class=\"mt-0 h5\">Supporting Learning Accommodations<\/h3>\r\nSAS is committed to providing access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities. They offer a range of services and accommodations to support students in achieving their academic goals. <br \/><a class=\"btn btn-primary mt-3 stretched-link\" style=\"color: black\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/sas.sdes.ucf.edu\/\" aria-label=\"Student Accessibility Services website\">SAS Site<\/a><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4 pb-5\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-559 hidden-md-down\" src=\"\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2024\/08\/Students-Online.png\" alt=\"two students sitting next to each other. Each using their laptop.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<h3 class=\"mt-0 h5\">Creating Accessible Online Learning<\/h3>\r\nCDL helps ensure that faculty and students achieve success online. CDL recognizes the importance of providing Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ faculty with essential training and resources, helping them build and deliver world-class online learning. <br \/><a class=\"btn btn-primary mt-3 stretched-link\" style=\"color: black\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/cdl.ucf.edu\/\" aria-label=\"Center for Distributed Learning website\">CDL Site<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<div class=\"section-divider\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<section class=\"pt-2\">\r\n<div class=\"container pt-5 pb-5\">\r\n<h2 class=\"mt-0 mb-0\">Our Goals<\/h2>\r\n<h3 class=\"badge badge-primary mb-2\">Awareness &amp; Education<\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"lead\">Educate the university community about the importance of accessibility and access through workshops, training sessions, and resources.<\/div>\r\n<h3 class=\"badge badge-primary mb-2\">Support &amp; Resources<\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"lead\">Provide comprehensive support and resources to assist faculty, staff, and students in implementing accessible practices in their teaching, learning, and daily activities.<\/div>\r\n<h3 class=\"badge badge-primary mb-2\">Collaboration &amp; Innovation<\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"lead\">Foster collaboration between departments and leverage innovative solutions to address accessibility challenges and improve the overall accessibility of university resources.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<div class=\"section-divider\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<section class=\"pt-2\" style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7\">\r\n<div class=\"container pt-5 pb-5\">\r\n<h2 class=\"mt-0\">Additional Information<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Feedback and Contact Information<\/h3>\r\nWe welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions, please <a href=\"https:\/\/ucf.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_abEhBYnBSeoL7Mi\">report a barrier<\/a>. If you have any questions about the information presented on the website, please complete the Contact form. We strive to respond to accessibility feedback within several days.\r\n<h3>Technical Specifications<\/h3>\r\nThis website relies on the following technologies for accessibility:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>HTML<\/li>\r\n<li>CSS<\/li>\r\n<li>JavaScript<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Conformance Status<\/h3>\r\nThe Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. We aim to meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA standards. While we strive to ensure all pages meet these standards, some content may not fully conform.\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Incorporate accessibility into our web design and development process.<\/li>\r\n<li>Conduct regular accessibility audits using tools such as WAVE and Axe.<\/li>\r\n<li>Provide ongoing training for our staff on best practices for accessibility.<\/li>\r\n<li>Engage with accessibility consultants to enhance our site&#8217;s usability.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThese technologies are relied upon for compliance with the accessibility standards used.\r\n<h3>Limitations and Alternatives<\/h3>\r\nDespite our best efforts to ensure the accessibility of our website, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and potential alternatives:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Uploaded Images and Media<\/strong>: Some older images and media may lack appropriate text alternatives. We are working to update these as soon as possible. If you need an alternative to any content, please contact us.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Continuous Improvement<\/h3>\r\nWe are dedicated to continually improving the accessibility of our digital offerings. Regular updates and improvements are part of our ongoing commitment to providing an accessible digital experience for all users.<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"About At Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½, we are committed to ensuring accessibility for all our users, including individuals with disabilities. Digital accessibility refers to the process of designing technology and digital environments that are available to and usable by all people. 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