Digital Accessibility
Digital Accessibility
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our digital resources, providing universal design in all our learning and research environments, removing access barriers for all when using our websites and other communication channels, and complying with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
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- What are digital resources?
- How are we progressing?
- Digital Accessibility Program Plan
- How do people with disabilities use IT?
- How can you help?
- What is the accessibility review process?
- Exception Requests
- Digital Accessibility News
- Office of Information Security
- Cyber Security News
What are digital resources?
We use a variety of digital resources on and off campus to provide information and services, including applications (e.g., desktop, mobile, and web-based apps), electronic content (e.g., documents, presentations, videos), and hardware (e.g., laptops, mobile phones).
Learn about digital resources
How are we progressing?
Digital accessibility is an ongoing process. A Digital Accessibility Officer (DAO) came on board full-time in 2018 when plans started to take shape. View the timeline of our progress and plans for the future.
View our plan and progress
Digital Accessibility Program Plan
The Digital Accessibility Program Plan provides 5 pillars: procure, remediate, educate, collaborate, and progress. It notes digital accessibility compliance is an ongoing process.
Read about the 5 pillars
How do people with disabilities use IT?
People with disabilities use different types of assistive technology (AT) and other accommodations to use digital resources.
Read about the statistics, AT, and accommodations
How can you help?
You can improve digital accessibility using these digital accessibility guidelines organized by category or by accessibility standards.
Review the digital accessibility guidelines
What is the accessibility review process?
When we procure or use any digital resource (even when it is free or used by one person), it needs to be reviewed for accessibility compliance.
Learn about steps in the review process
Exception Requests
When a digital resource is not in compliance with the Texas Administrative Code 213, file an accessibility exception request form.
Request an Accessibility Exception
Digital Accessibility News
News in digital accessibility around the world and at the university, discussing current trends, innovations, and challenges.
Read about digital accessibility in the news
Office of Information Security
The Digital Accessibility Officer is a member of the Office of Information Security. The DAO covers IT compliance regarding its accessibility.
Visit the OIS website
Cyber Security News
Learn about cyber security in the news and how it affects higher education, including events at TAMU-CC.
Read current cyber security news
Have a concern?
Have a concern?
If you would like to file a complaint regarding inaccessible digital resources (ADA non-compliance), please use the Campus Complaint Form. Your concerns will be forwarded to the appropriate campus administrator to address. You can contact A&M-Corpus Christi’s Digital Accessibility Officer at digitalaccessibility@tamucc.edu or 361.825.3154 regarding digital accessibility compliance, including purchasing, creating, and maintaining accessible digital resources.
