The SC Technical College System is committed to providing all information on our website in an accessible format to everyone.
If you find any problems that prevent access, please contact us. Let us know the nature of your accessibility problem, and we can provide any inaccessible content in an alternative format.
For any accessibility requests or issues, please contact us using the link provided below.
Accessibility Requests/IssuesThe SC Technical College System does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. Because of the importance of access to Web based resources, as well as access to electronic information, the SC Technical College System is committed to providing accessible websites and other electronic information pursuant to the standards set forth in Section 508 of the federal Rehabilitation Act, as well as other South Carolina laws, and State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education (SBTCE) policies and procedures.
This resource guide provides links to background information about web accessibility requirements, standards, and assessment tools. Also, the guide includes links to additional resources and reference materials that may be useful to those designing or maintaining web sites and online courses and course materials.
Per the following laws, regulations, policies, and procedures all System Office and college sponsored web sites, department sites, online courses and online instructional materials should be accessible to individuals with disabilities, consistent with the standards set forth.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended)
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
The Telecommunications Act of 1996-Section 255 (as amended)
Federal Acquisition Regulation
SC.gov Accessibility Policy
South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code
SBTCE Policy 4-4-104, Web and Digital Content Accessibility
SBTCE Policy 4-4-104.1, Web and Digital Content Accessibility
SBTCE Policy 4-4-101, Planning and Procurement of Information Technology Equipment, Software, and Services
SBTCE Procedure 4-4-101.1, Procurement of Information Technology Equipment, Software, and Services
Information about the standards defining the types of technology covered, setting forth provisions that establish a minimum level of accessibility, and recommendations for making web content more accessible is available at the following sites:
WCAG Standards
Section 508 and U. S. Access Board’s Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards
Information that guides the development of accessible web sites and directs assessments about the extent to which standards have been met is available at the following links:
WebAIM
South Carolina Assistive Technology Program, Web Accessibility Evaluation Resources
WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool
W3C’s Evaluation Sites for Web Accessibility
Additional information about web accessibility issues, reference materials, tools, implementation guides, and assessment/evaluations is available at the following sites:
Fact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments (2024)
State and Local Governments: First Steps Toward Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Web and Mobile Application Accessibility Rule
OCR Video Series | ADA National Network
Section 508 Accessibility Training, Tools, and Events
U.S. Access Board
South Carolina Assistive Technology Program
able South Carolina
Access South Carolina IT
ADA National Network
Web Accessibility Initiative
World Wide Web Consortium
Microsoft Documents
Creating Accessible Digital Products (Section 508)
WebAIM Guidance on Alt Text
