Office for Civil Rights Compliance
Digital Accessibility
About Digital Accessibility
Purdue University Fort Wayne is committed to maintaining a community which encourages each individual to strive to reach their own potential. The University acknowledges that the creation and dissemination of knowledge and information is essential to this mission. The Office for Civil Rights Compliance (OCRC) is responsible for overseeing and enforcing the University’s Electronic Information, Communication and Technology Standard (S-5) Policy, as well as compliance with the Department of Justice Final Rule on digital content accessibility standards (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA).
NOTICE
NOTICE
This website is intended to support faculty and staff in creating digital content that aligns with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, and complies with applicable accessibility laws and University Policy.
While we strive to provide accurate, practical, and up-to-date guidance, the materials and examples on this site are intended as general resources. This website may not address every teaching context or instructional format.
Faculty and staff are expected to use their best professional judgment in applying accessibility best practices to their specific courses and materials and consult with leadership, colleagues, and experts as necessary. Responsibility for ensuring that instructional content is accessible rests with the individual content creator.
Purdue University Fort Wayne is committed to providing equitable access to educational opportunities in accordance with University Policy and federal and state accessibility laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.