Learn about the policies, standards, and guidelines for digital accessibility at UTHealth Houston.
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UTHealth Houston
Handbook of Operating Procedures (HOOP)
101:Disability and Pregnancy Accommodation - How members of the university community can request accommodations for digital resources.
175:Roles and Responsibilities for University Information Resources and University Data - System owner, project manager and IT infrastructure owner roles in ensuring projects and products are accessible.IT policy and standard operating procedure
ITSOP-013: Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) Accessibility Procedure - Developing and buying electronic information resources (EIR).
ITPOL-038: Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) Accessibility of Procured and Developed Technology Policy - Building, buying, and maintaining electronic information resources (EIR).Procurement
Procurement Guidelines - Purchasing Electronic Information Resources (EIR) such as software and equipment.
Digital standards
UTHealth Houston Web Standards - Building and updating UTHealth Houston web content.
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The University of Texas System
UTS 150 Access by Persons with Disabilities to Electronic and Information Resources Procured or Developed by The University of Texas System Administration and The University of Texas System Institutions - Building, buying, and maintaining electronic information resources (EIR).
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State of Texas
Texas Department of Information Services: Digital Accessibility - Requirements and resources for state agencies and institutions of higher education.
Texas administrative code (TAC)
206.50 State Websites, Accessibility - Requirements for state agency websites and web apps
213 Electronic and Information Resources - Requirements for state agency electronic information resources (EIR) such as software, telecommunications, video and multimedia, and others.
Texas government code
2054.456 Access to Electronic and Information Resources by State Employees with Disabilities
2054.457 Access to Electronic and Information Resources by Other Individuals with Disabilities
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United States
Americans with Disabilities Act Title II - Requirements for state and local government programs and services, including health care and education.
Fact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local GovernmentsSection 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in the provision of benefits and services, against otherwise qualified disabled individuals.
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UTHealth Houston support and resources
Accommodation Requests - Accessibility accommodations for both faculty and students, from Human Resources.
Canvas Accessibility Resources - Accessible practices and tools for online course content.
EIR Accessibility - Electronic document support, vendor reviews, mobile app accessibility testing, consulting, and training.
Web Accessibility Review - Website accessibility review process for new and re-designed websites
For questions or concerns, email [email protected]