Events Calendar
Monday, March 13, 2023
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Description:
Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act are designed to ensure equal access and prohibit discrimination based on a student’s disability. Learn more about the relationship between these laws and how faculty use accessibility and accommodation to support student learning. Participants will also learn the importance of preparing equally effective alternate access plans based on their learning outcomes. Join us for a wide-ranging, interactive discussion.
Presenters:
- Christine Fundell, 508 Program Manager, CCC Accessibility Center
- Stephen (Alex) Marositz, 504 Program Manager, CCC Accessibility Center
Learning Objectives:
- Articulate the difference between sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
- Understand the distinction between accessibility and accommodation and why this distinction is important for students and faculty
- Consider a plan for equally effective alternate access for assignments and activities for content that is not completely accessible.
Accessibility Capability Maturity Model (ACMM)
Accessibility Capability Maturity Model (ACMM)
The CCC Accessibility Capability Maturity Model (ACMM) takes the broad concept of accessibility and breaks it down into achievable goals and milestones so colleges and districts can drive accessibility forward. The ACMM mitigates risk through iterative improvement and proactively addresses Office of Civil Rights (OCR) settlement requirements in a manageable timeline based on campus resources.
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About the CCC Accessibility Center
The CCC Accessibility Center proactively assesses the California community college system's web and information technology accessibility needs and offers services, guidance and technical assistance to help colleges in realizing an accessible technology environment. Diversity and inclusion are core values embraced by the California Community Colleges. Accessible websites and information technology positively impacts individuals with disabilities, offering greater opportunity for engagement and participation in pursuit of lifelong learning throughout California's community colleges.
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