Digital Accessibility at Navarro

Navarro College is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive digital experience for all users. The College is working to attain and maintain compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA for digital communications and software interfaces by April 24, 2026, in alignment with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) rule under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

This page will be updated regularly with guidance, resources, and training opportunities for Navarro College employees.

 

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What Materials Must Comply?

The following digital materials must meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards:

  • Course materials

  • Digital documents created in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.

  • Email messages, including newsletters and e-blasts.

  • Social media posts

  • Videos

  • Websites and web portals, including (but not limited to): Navarro College public websites, MyNC, Colleague, Oracle, Calendars, catalogs, and class schedules.

 

Exceptions

The following materials are generally exempt, unless required for participation in a Navarro College program or service:

  • Archival materials

  • Documents generated for an individual person or account (example - billing statements)

  • Documents created prior to April 24, 2026 

 

Software that Must Comply

All browser-based software and applications that are required to access or participate in a Navarro College program or service must comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.

 

Who is Responsible for Accessibility Compliance?

Accessibility is a shared responsibility. All employees are responsible for ensuring that the digital documents they create and the software or services they procure meet accessibility requirements. Each department should regularly evaluate and address accessibility issues within its digital communications and software. 

 

Best Practices

  • Whenever possible, use Microsoft Office applications to create and distribute documents, as they provide built-in accessibility tools and checks.

  • Avoid using Portable Document Format (PDF)s unless necessary. If PDFs are used, they must be fully accessible.

  • Create and distribute forms using accessible form-building tools such as Microsoft Forms.

 

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