Accessibility
One of the three priorities of the Accessible Technology Initiative is to ensure that all students have access to instructional materials, as specifically stated in Chancellor's Office Executive Order 926: "To the extent possible, instructional materials, including online course materials must be available to students with disabilities at the same time it is available to any other student enrolled in a course."
It is the responsibility of faculty to use the learning management system, accessible document formats, and accessible instructional strategies within their own courses to meet this directive.
Google Apps for Education offers accessibility features, including keyboard shortcuts and screen reader support in Google Calendar, Google Chat, Google Docs, and Google Sites. Not all Google applications or features, however, are accessible. Please see the latest Access Technology Higher Education Network (ATHEN) report: ATI Google Apps Accessibility Evaluation.
Instructors should take care not to require the use of these applications or features in the classroom without making appropriate accommodations.
On-campus Resources
For clarification, assistance, or consultation, please contact the Technology and Learning Program (TLP) or Accessibility Resource Center (ARC).
For support from the Technology & Learning Program
Instructional technology staff are on hand to support faculty with Canvas, course design, and materials accessibility. TLP can work with you to make your course content accessible and ADA-compliant.
Please submit a request for a remediation service here: https://support.csuchico.edu/TDClient/1984/Portal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=26187
TLP's contact information can be found here: https://apps.csuchico.edu/directory/Department/TLP
For support from the Accessibility Resource Center
The Accessibility Resource Center works with staff, faculty, students, administrators, and community members to ensure that all aspects of campus life - learning, working, and living - are universally accessible. We promote and facilitate awareness and access through accommodations, training, and partnerships.
You can review the ARC Policies & Guidelines here: https://www.csuchico.edu/arc/policy-guidelines/index.shtml
The Accessibility & Accommodations Guidelines can be found here: https://www.csuchico.edu/arc/instructors/accessibility-accommodations-guidelines.shtml
Resources from Google
Learn more about Google's plans to foster a sense of belonging for Disability Inclusion, Gender Equity, Racial Equity, and more here: https://about.google/belonging/
You can learn about Google's specific accessibility features and products here: https://about.google/belonging/disability-inclusion/product-accessibility/
Google's Disability Support Team can be contacted via the information on this page: https://support.google.com/accessibility/answer/7641084