The University of West Florida is committed to providing equal access to its programs, services, and activities through electronic information technology (EIT).
EIT Accessibility Policy and Guidelines
The University of West Florida is committed to providing equal access to its programs, services, and activities for all users. An accessible EIT environment enhances usability for everyone. This page serves as the UWF’s hub for information about accessible EIT. Accessible information and technology includes electronic documents, websites, videos, software applications, and hardware devices that can be used effectively by everyone, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors with disabilities. The UWF community is collectively responsible for assuring that the technologies we choose, use, and create are fully accessible.
This site includes guidelines and resources for EIT accessibility in compliance with UWF Policy P-18/01-8/19 Accessible Electronic Information and Technology and applicable local, state, and federal regulations and laws.
These guidelines apply to all EIT acquired, developed, distributed, used, purchased, or implemented by or for the University and used to provide University programs, services, or activities. This includes, but is not limited to, all EIT related to University business, academic and outreach, including web pages that represent the University, electronic documents, and any multimedia created or obtained.
The University adopts the World Wide Web Consortium’s standard, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.0, AA conformance level, as the minimum accessibility standard for all EIT, and Guidance on Applying WCAG 2 to Non-Web Information and Communications Technologies (WCAG2ICT). In addition, all EITs shall comply with federal and state laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, and Section 504 and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Guidelines apply to
- Institutional Web Presence - All web content and systems developed or managed by the University of West Florida and currently accessible online.
- Instructional Materials - Including but not limited to documents, syllabi, textbooks, presentations, handouts, electronic instructional materials delivered within the University’s learning management system, face-to-face classes, or an alternate method, and electronic instructional activities such as online collaborative writing, web conferencing, and other similar activities
- Procurement - All EIT-procured items, including business processes, software, and applications, must undergo accessibility evaluation.
New EIT must be accessible upon acquisition or implementation to the greatest extent possible. When it is technically unfeasible, procedures must require the University to provide accessible alternate EITs.
Digital Communications
As online communities have become necessary for social interaction and community participation, ensuring universal accessibility is essential for social inclusion.
Digital Communications
Instructional Materials
All UWF administrators, faculty, and staff are responsible for ensuring that all students have equal access to EIT teaching methods and resources.
Instructional Materials
Procurement
To ensure that the University uses accessible electronic products, a procurement process evaluates the accessibility of products prior to their purchase.
Procurement
Web Guidelines
The University of West Florida is committed to providing equal access to its programs, services, and activities through electronic information technology.
Web Guidelines
Closed Captioning
Closed Captioning has been shown to help improve student comprehension, promote better accuracy, boost engagement, and lead to better student outcomes.
Closed Captioning
EITA Policies
Learn more about the Accessible Electronic Information and Technology policy and other University policies related to electronic information technology.
EITA PoliciesReport an EITA Barrier
Use the below form to report an EITA barrier at the University of West Florida.