ADA / DRS Information as it relates to requesting software at GCC

This article explains the ADA information step in the Software Request Process at GCC

(Note:  The ADA requirement only applies to software used by students. If your request is for employee use only, this step in the approval process will be skipped)

For more information, go to:

• U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
• GCC Disability Resources & Services 

Question

How do I know if Student Use software is ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Accessibility Compliant?

Answer

 The ADA Accessibility Compliance Review is completed as part of the GCC Software Request Process. 

1. The software Requestor should ask the software vendor to provide the ADA Information.  Attach any relevant materials to the Software Request Form as a PDF.  This will aid and speed up the DRS Compliance Review.
2. As the software requestor, you should thoroughly search the vendor's website for ADA information. You could also try a direct Google search for the software title or vendor combined with "ADA" or "Accessibility" to see if any links come up. The Software Request Form has a space to paste a URL. Additionally, you can attach a PDF copy of any ADA materials related to the software. This diligent effort will aid and speed up the DRS Compliance Review. GCC's DRS department can also assist.
3. Rest assured, as a software requestor, when you fill out a Software Request Form for student-use software, the DRS accessibility compliance review is automatically included in the software approval process. You will be notified if there are any additional questions or concerns about the software.