Contents of From UWSP's CD Policy

From UWSP's CD Policy

The University Library shall comply with the UWSP Online Accessibility Policy, which requires developers and selectors of online resources to strive for compliance with relevant Section 508 standards. The University Library is working towards the establishment of an online information infrastructure that is accessible and usable for all, including people with disabilities. Decision-making pertaining to the development or procurement of online resources will, if applicable, involve the following:
Gaining familiarity with, and implementing, state-of-the art accessible design practices for the product in question.
Taking into account the accessibility of products or services under consideration.
Requiring vendors to provide documentation pertaining to their products' accessibility (conformance to the latest version of Section 508 and WCAG 2.0, AA).
Inquiring about their products' usability for users of assistive technology (outcomes of usability testing).
Consulting the literature about the accessibility of the considered resources.
Discussing more accessible alternatives.
Documenting the reasons for selecting an inaccessible resource in the Library's Collection Development Committee minutes.
Including accessibility as a desired resource quality in RFPs (Requests for Proposals).