Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) is committed to ensuring equal access to all educational programs, services, activities, and digital resources in accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and applicable Alabama Community College System policies. The College recognizes that digital accessibility is essential to student success in online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced learning environments. All web content, online courses, instructional materials, and information and communication technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by the College shall be designed to provide individuals with disabilities timely and effective access that is comparable to that provided to others. The College will align digital content and technology with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards, or the most current federal standard required by law.
NACC acknowledges that achieving full digital accessibility is an ongoing institutional responsibility and will implement a phased approach to compliance. Priority will be given to new content, newly adopted technologies, high-enrollment courses, and publicly available web content, while legacy materials will be reviewed and remediated over time according to a structured accessibility plan. The College will provide training and guidance to faculty and staff, incorporate accessibility standards into procurement practices, and maintain accessible course templates within the learning management system. When accessibility barriers are identified, the College will promptly take action to provide reasonable accommodations and remove barriers.
Digital accessibility is a shared responsibility among administrators, faculty, staff, and technology partners. The College will periodically evaluate its digital environment, update practices as regulations evolve, and dedicate appropriate institutional resources toward continuous improvement. Nothing in this policy diminishes the College’s obligation to provide reasonable accommodations upon request; rather, this policy reflects NACC’s commitment to proactive design, equitable access, and sustained progress toward full compliance.