Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility

Northeast Mississippi Community College is committed to providing equal access to its programs, services, and activities for all users. An accessible Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) environment enhances usability for everyone. This page serves as NEMCC's hub for information about an accessible environment. 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 Northeast community is collectively responsible for assuring the technologies we choose, use, and create are fully accessible.

This page includes guidelines and resources for accessibility in compliance with college policies and applicable local, state and federal regulations and laws.

These guidelines apply to all technology acquired, developed, distributed, used, purchased or implemented by or for the College and used to provide college programs, services, or activities. This includes, but is not limited to all technology related to college business, academic and outreach, including web pages that represent the college, electronic documents, and any multimedia created or obtained.

The College has adopted the World Wide Web Consortium’s standard: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, Level AA as the minimum accessibility standard for all electronic information, and Guidance on applying WCAG 2.1 to Non-Web Information and Communications Technologies (WCAG2ICT). In addition, all electronic information shall comply with federal and state laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, and Sections 504 and 508 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, as amended.

Guidelines apply to

• Institutional Web Presence: This includes all web content and systems developed or managed by Northeast Mississippi Community College that are currently accessible online.
• Instructional Materials: This encompasses documents, syllabi, textbooks, presentations, handouts, and electronic instructional materials delivered through the College's learning management system, face-to-face classes, or other methods. It also includes electronic instructional activities such as online collaborative writing, web conferencing, and similar activities.
• Procurement: All technology procured, including business processes, software, and applications, should undergo an accessibility evaluation.

Reporting a Barrier

If you encounter any barriers to accessibility, please don't hesitate to reach out so that we can address your concerns promptly. Your feedback is important to us, and we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.