Policy for Web-based Platforms to Meet Accessibility Requirements
At Klamath Community College Center for Teaching and Learning, we are committed to ensuring that our web resources and Learning Management System are accessible to all individuals, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. We strive to make our online presence inclusive, diverse, equitable, and we are dedicated to complying with applicable accessibility laws and standards.
Accessibility Features:
Alternative Text: We provide descriptive alternative text for all meaningful images on our website, enabling users with visual impairments to understand the content.
Keyboard Navigation: Our website is designed to be navigable using keyboard controls, making it accessible to users who may have difficulties using a mouse.
Clear Structure and Headings: We use proper heading structures to organize our content, facilitating screen readers and assistive technologies in understanding the information hierarchy.
Consistent Navigation: Our website employs consistent and intuitive navigation, making it easier for all users to locate the information they seek.
Resizable Text: Users can adjust the text size on our website without losing content or functionality, allowing for improved readability.
Captions and Transcripts: Wherever applicable, we provide captions and transcripts for multimedia content, ensuring that individuals with hearing impairments can access the information presented.
Color Contrast: We maintain sufficient color contrast between text and background, promoting readability for users with visual impairments.
Accessibility Compliance:
Our team is dedicated to meeting Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at level AA, as specified by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). We regularly review and audit our website to identify and resolve any accessibility issues that may arise.
Feedback and Support:
We value feedback from our users. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website or Learning Management System have suggestions on how we can enhance accessibility, please contact the Center for Teaching Director, (541) 880-2340, and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
Continuous Improvement:
Accessibility is an ongoing commitment at Klamath Community College Center for Teaching and Learning. Our team will continue to strive to improve the accessibility of our website and Learning Management System, employing the latest best practices and technologies to ensure an inclusive digital experience for all users.
Date of Last Update:
This web accessibility statement was last updated on February 27, 2024, reflecting our dedication to maintaining and improving web accessibility standards.
Thank you for visiting Klamath Community College Center for Teaching and Learning. We welcome all users to explore and engage with our website and Learning Management System, and we are grateful for your support in promoting an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible online environment for everyone.