Digital Accessibility

Youngstown State University is committed to making its electronic and information technologies, ("EIT") which includes all information provided though the University’s website, the University’s online learning or e-learning environment and its course management systems, for instance Blackboard technology, accessible to students, prospective students, employees, guests and visitors with disabilities, particularly those with visual, hearing and manual impairments or who otherwise require the use of assistive technology to access information provided through the University’s Digital Accessibility.

Youngstown State University is committed to taking the action necessary to be in compliance with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), 29 U.S.C. Section 794, and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 104, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II), 42 U.S.C. Section 12131 et seq., and its implementing regulation at 28 C.F.R. Part 35.

EIT Compliance Project

• Digital Accessibility Policy*
• Letter Received by DOE February 16, 2017 with Modifications to the Agreement* Printer-friendly version*
• OCR Press Release*
• OCR Resolution Letter*
• OCR Resolution Agreement*
• Digital Accessibility Project Timeline
• Digital Accessibility Standards*
• Grievance Policy

Computer Lab Compliance Project

• Computer Lab Access Project
• YSU Computer Labs PC Desktop Notice (ADA Equivalent Format)*

For Faculty:

• The EIT Lab
• Digital Accessibility Remediation Service
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Mathematics Compliance*
• Late Registration Rapid Response Procedure*
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For Faculty and Staff

• Accessibility Committee

EIT Training

For Face-to-Face Training:

• Training Plan Accessible EIT*
• Schedule

For Self-Paced Training:

• Self-Paced Training

Software Acquisition Accessibility Policy

• Procurement's Software Accessibility Acquisition Policy

Notice of Nondiscrimination

• Printed Materials ADA Compliance Statement

Youngstown State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age, religion or veteran/military status in its programs or activities. Please visit the Digital Accessibility Home Page for contact information for persons designated to handle questions about this policy.