At the most basic level, accessibility means that everyone, regardless of a potential disability, has the opportunity to acquire the same information, engage in the same interactions, and enjoy the same services in an equally effective and integrated manner. When information is presented in an accessible format, individuals with unique access needs are able to obtain the information as fully, equally, and independently as an individual without specific access needs.
By working to ensure that all electronic information and technology presented by or on behalf of the College is accessible, Eastern Florida State College can provide all students with equal opportunities for comprehensive educational experiences. Online accessibility is guided by the federal standards spelled out in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Statement from the EFSC Website
US Department of Justice Guidance on Web Accessibility and the ADA
Poor color contrast. People with limited vision or color blindness cannot read text if there is not enough contrast between the text and background (for example, light gray text on a light-colored background).
Use of color alone to give information. People who are color-blind may not have access to information when that information is conveyed using only color cues because they cannot distinguish certain colors from others. Also, screen readers do not tell the user the color of text on a screen, so a person who is blind would not be able to know that color is meant to convey certain information (for example, using red text alone to show which fields are required on a form).
Lack of text alternatives (“alt text”) on images. People who are blind will not be able to understand the content and purpose of images, such as pictures, illustrations, and charts, when no text alternative is provided. Text alternatives convey the purpose of an image, including pictures, illustrations, charts, etc.
No captions on videos. People with hearing disabilities may not be able to understand information communicated in a video if the video does not have captions.
