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Web Guidelines - Accessibility Policy
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Web Accessibility Policy

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Austin that all official University information published on University Web sites shall be accessible to all users. The University must comply with the Texas Administrative Code 206.70 Accessibility Standard, and therefore all Web pages containing official University information that are built, updated or revised after the effective date of this policy must comply with the TAC 206.70 standards. TAC 206.70 establishes only a minimum standard for accessibility and Web pages; developers are encouraged to go beyond the minimum whenever possible.

Web Accessibility and Usability Testing

To ensure that University Web sites are designed with consideration for the different types of Internet connections available, Web developers are responsible for testing their Web sites for accessibility and usability. The University's Usability Web site offers guidance on conducting usability tests, and Designing Accessible Web Sites provides assistance in accessibility planning. The Quality Assurance site describes the accessibility testing services that are available on campus. The University Web recommendations on page size are also useful in this area.

Web Accessibility Link

Each University web site that provides entry to members of the public must contain an "Web Accessibility" link to http://www.utexas.edu/web/guidelines/accessibility.html which contains the university's Web Accessibility Policy and contact information for the university's Accessibility Coordinator.

Accessibility Coordinator

The University has designated a staff member to serve as the Accessibility Coordinator. The coordinator will monitor the University's compliance with this policy and train Web publishers and developers how to make all Web pages accessible. The University's Accessibility Coordinator may grant written requests for exceptions to this policy under appropriate circumstances. To contact the Accessibility Coordinator, send e-mail to accessibility@www.utexas.edu.

Additional Information and Resources

Designing Accessible Web Sites has detailed information on techniques for creating accessible Web sites. Additional information about accessibility programs in Texas is available from the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.


  Updated 2009 August 31
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