If you have questions or need help finding resources and training related to technology accessibility compliance, please email us at coe-accessibility@tamu.edu.
There are several resources on and off campus to find tutorials, locate formal training, or get general guidance and assistance for technology accessibility compliance needs.
The following references can be a starting point for information.
Faculty Resources
-
Texas A&M IT Accessibility Office
At the Texas A&M IT website, you can find the laws, regulations and policy regarding technology accessibility requirements. You can also find resources that help determine if web-based content meets technology accessibility requirements.
-
Center for Teaching Excellence
This website provides guidance for teaching at Texas A&M including guidance for course and universal learning design and curriculum.
-
Instructional Technology Services
The Instructional Technology Services (ITS) web pages provide information to help faculty bring technology teaching tools into the classroom. The ITS staff can help ensure that courses taught through “eCampus” are accessibility compliant.
Lecture Capture and Captioning Services
It is recommended that faculty capture their course lectures on a regular basis in the event a student presents an accommodation letter. Once an accommodation letter has been presented, faculty can proceed with captioning lectures and any other video content that may be utilized as a learning tool. See the Faculty Resources – Online & Remote Teaching page for guidance regarding lecture capture and captioning.
Lecture Capture Resources
- Mediasite - This is the preferred product for lecture capture. For contract information, contact Engineering Learning Technology at engrlearntech@tamu.edu.
- Camtasia™ - Individual and departmental licenses are available through Texas A&M IT Software Center.
Staff Resources
It is the responsibility of each department (or agency) and website designers and developers to apply required accessibility standards to both current and future departmental or agency websites. Staffs also need to ensure that any documents or forms posted on a departmental website meet accessibility standards. The following web-based resources provide guidance and help.
- At the Texas A&M University Division of IT EIR Accessibility Office, you can find the laws, regulations, and policy regarding accessibility requirements. You can also find resources that help determine if web-based content meets accessibility requirements.
- Texas Department of Information Resources website has technology accessibility information.
- More information about accessible documents and the governor’s support for disabilities can be found the following web pages:
- Research articles related to learning and accessibility: Disability Studies Quarterly journal website
Student Resources
Assistance for students can be found at the University Disability Services Office website.
Information found at the University Disability Services website is directed toward providing assistance to students. However, faculty can also find tips on working with students with disabilities at the website.