ADA Laws and Standards

Per the following laws, regulations, policies, and procedures all 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. 

Federal

• 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

State

• SC.gov Accessibility Policy
  
• South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code

Web Accessibility Standards

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
• 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