How do I ensure that my online materials are compliant with current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements?
Web-based courses fall under the ADA mandate that all classes must be taught through means that are accessible to all students, including those who have disabilities. The statute is clear that the college is responsible for ensuring ADA compliance for all of the courses it offers: that is, students who are visually- or hearing-impaired, or who have limitations in mobility, must be able to access all materials for their courses in formats they can access. Under the law, colleges are not permitted to wait until a student with a disability enrolls in a class to make accommodations in a given course. All courses must be accessible at all times. ADA requirements apply to all course content for your Moodle course, whether text, picture, podcast, or video. If you have questions about the accessibility of any of your online content, please contact COM’s Alternative Media Specialist, Bobby Bradford, bobby.bradford@marin.edu.
