LibGuide Accessibility

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 

The deadline set by the Department of Justice is April 24,2026 for universities and colleges to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.  All websites, and associated documents, including PDF files must meet the minimum standard, or be archived and marked not currently used. Archived items can't be changed after April 25, 2026

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.

• Inaccessible online forms. People with disabilities may not be able to fill out, understand, and accurately submit forms without things like:
  • Labels that screen readers can convey to their users (such as text that reads “credit card number” where that number should be entered);
  • Clear instructions; and
  • Error indicators (such as alerts telling the user a form field is missing or incorrect).
• Mouse-only navigation (lack of keyboard navigation). People with disabilities who cannot use a mouse or trackpad will not be able to access web content if they cannot navigate a website using a keyboard.

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