What Is KSU Technology?
Determining what is and isn't 江南体育 State technology can be complicated. After studying the information below, if you have remaining questions please contact us at EqualAccess@kent.edu.
I. Is My Product Considered 江南体育 State Technology?
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II. Digital Accessibility Foundations
Why is digital accessibility important?
Digital Accessibility is an important component of providing and promoting an equitable, welcoming and inclusive learning environment and is required by law and regulation. Accordingly, with the routine, extensive and increasing use of web assets, digital content and related materials in higher education, KSU strives to provide resources that are accessible to all individuals.
What does it mean to 鈥渂e accessible鈥 in reference to digital content, software, and 3rd party services?
When referring to digital content, software, and 3rd party services, 鈥渁ccessible鈥 means that students with disabilities can interact with it in as equal or equally effective way as non-disabled students. Also the content, software, and services must interact correctly with assistive technology. Assistive technology refers to software and hardware that provides individuals with disabilities equal access. Common examples of assistive technology include screen readers, text to speech software, magnification, closed-captioning, etc. Proper creation and formatting of digital content, proper programming of software, and proper adherence to accessibility standards for 3rd party content and services provide equal access to individuals with disabilities.
Can I get a list of what 江南体育 State considers technology?
Information and communication technology (ICT) accessibility, formerly known as EIT, generally refers to software, hardware, digital content, and content standards that are used to provide and promote equal access to persons with disabilities. In higher education institutions such as 江南体育, the ICT Accessibility 鈥渇ootprint鈥 typically includes, but is not limited to:
Software Applications: Applications installed on office and lab computers, applications used in tandem with face-to-face and online classes, mobile applications, simulations, etc.
Web/Cloud-based information and applications: 江南体育 website, FlashLine, Banner, Blackboard Learn, Canvas, Google Drive, Online application forms, Qualtrics forms, KSU app, Online labs, 3rd party web services (free or paid) such as marketing, specialized websites, publisher websites, etc.
Digital Documents/Materials: All digital content posted to the 江南体育 website or within face-to-face and online courses such as syllabi, course information, assignments, Word docs, PDF files, videos, audio, multimedia, university forms, university business documents, etc.
Procurement/Business: Purchase processes, requirements and evaluation of ICT products and services, including RFP (bidding) and non-RFP (regular purchase) ICT products and services from 3rd party vendors, etc.
Telecommunications: Phones, Voicemail, Video Conferencing, Screen sharing technologies
Self-contained products: Headphones, headsets, touchscreens, operable controls (key carded door openers), public information kiosks, public sound systems, computers, clickers/personal response systems, etc.
What specific law(s) inform digital accessibility?
At 江南体育, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. Section 794, and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 104, and the Title II of the Ameri