Accessibility Is Equity Work
About one in four adults in the United States lives with a disability. Some disabilities are visible; many aren't. Accessible websites, documents, and digital tools help students with disabilities engage fully in college life — meeting deadlines, taking part in class, and reaching the opportunities our colleges exist to provide. A well-tagged PDF, a captioned video, a clearly structured webpage: small details that add up to a meaningful difference.
Building digital content that works for everyone isn't an extra step on top of our equity work. It is our equity work. And the benefits extend beyond students with disabilities — clear headings, captioned video, plain language, and good color contrast make content easier to use for everyone, whether someone is reading on a phone, working in a noisy environment, or moving through a busy day.
Where We Are
Educational Technology Services is working to bring the District's sites and services into conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA, the standard required of public colleges under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The compliance deadline for the district is April 26, 2027.
The legal deadline matters, but it isn't the whole reason we're doing this. Compliance is a floor. The goal is content that genuinely works for the people who use it.
Where To Start
Find information, tips, training and more using the following resources.
- About ADA Title II and WCAG — the rule, the standard, and what it means for our district
- Quick accessibility tips — small changes that make a real difference in documents and webpages
- Accessible communications — email, newsletters, and social media
- Training — free, self-paced courses for CCC employees
- Tools and resources — checkers, references, and external sites
- Accessibility work across the district — working groups, the ACMM, and what's underway at each college
- Accessibility statement — our commitment, current status, and how to request help or report a barrier
Need Help, Or Hit A Barrier?
If something on a page or document we maintain isn't working for you, or you'd like a document in a different format, please let us know.