Accessibility at Southwest

Web Accessibility

Adhering to accessibility guidelines while developing your course materials will benefit all students, including those with visual, hearing, mobility and learning disabilities. 

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SWTCC Accessibility Guidelines

Southwest Tennessee Community College’s accessibility guidelines are based on the internationally accepted Web Content Accessibility Guidelines A and AA standards (WCAG 2.0).

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Required by Law

Tennessee State Bill 1692

State Bill 1692 was passed in 2014. It requires public higher education institutions authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) to only develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic materials and related information technology that are accessible to individuals with disabilities.

 

*Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1, W3C World Wide Consortium Recommendation 12 Month Year. Latest version of WCAG Guidelines.