Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, requires
accessibility of technology and access to programs and
courses. Each college/district should have a Section
508 policy and procedures that adresses:procurement of
Electronic and Information Technology, accessible Computer
Stations, access to Campus Web-Sites
providing access to Web Enhanced Instruction, providing access to
all Informational or Instructional Video Media, and providing
access with Alternate Media Formats.
Don't forget to check out the High Tech Center Training Unit
(HTCTU) for more information on Section 508, alt media and
assistive technologies.
http://www.htctu.fhda.edu/