Palomar College has a detailed Digital Accessibility Complaint and Resolution Process. If you notice an issue on any page of Palomar College’s websites, or in your Canvas courses, please report the issue immediately.
Digital Accessibility Policies & Standards
- Department of Justice Ruling on ADA Title II
- Review of ADA Title II Law
- Review of WCAG 2.1 AA Standards
- Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
- California Education Code 7405
- Digital Accessibility Policies at Palomar College
Website Accessibility
Palomar College is committed to providing a website that is accessible to all students, employees, and community members. By employing universal design, we strive to develop our digital content in compliance with California Government Code 7405 that specifies conformance with the standards set forth in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The college has adopted WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards from the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI). These standards are currently being incorporated into our digital spaces.
For a simple and straightforward checklist for digital accessibility, refer to the Accessibility Quick Start. Some general accessibility resources are also available – including accessibility for digital documents. Lastly, if you manage a website at Palomar, learn how to get started with our site-checking tool.
Student Services & Human Resource Services Document Accessibility
Palomar College is committed to serving all students and employees equitably, which requires equal access to required forms and materials for enrollment and employment respectively. Student Services and Human Resource Services personnel are encouraged to visit the Accessibility Resources page for training and assistance in creating accessible documents.
Canvas Accessibility
Palomar aims to design all Canvas course content accessibly. Faculty are encouraged to review our Canvas Course Accessibility Checklist and the Distance Education Handbook when designing their courses. You will encounter the Canvas Instructor Guide, accessible course templates that you can import and make your own, and training to advance your accessible design to POCR level to get priority listing in the CVC catalog. Students and faculty who encounter digital accessibility issues in Canvas should report the issue immediately.