Definitions

Accessibility:

The degree to which the product device or product is available to as many people as possible. An accessible web page is one that can be used effectively by a person with a disability in the same capacity as a person without a disability.

Compliance:

Compliance is satisfied when web content meets with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (WCAG)-Level A and AA, also reviewing for updated Guidelines as they are approved by the WCAG and W3 communities.  

Content-owner:

The department head and/or designated individual responsible for developing and maintaining any content accessible through the web.

Course Shell:

A course shell is a space created for a course located within the learning management system (LMS). This space is used to deliver instructional materials and manage and access course activities using various tools within the shell.

Remediation:

When any web content is found to be out of compliance with accessibility standards, a process of "remediation" is undertaken to either retrofit, redesign, or remove the content.

Web-based materials:

 All documents, web pages, and communications delivered over the Internet, Intranet, or through e-mail.

LMS:

Learning Management System. The system being used to deliver online course materials. The current system at NJC is Desire2Learn’s Brightspace (D2L).

Accessible Web Page:

An accessible web page is one that can be used effectively by a person with a disability in the same capacity as a person without a disability.