College Policy
Tri-C is committed to providing online services, software, and electronic information that is accessible and usable by all of our students, including those with disabilities. It is our mission to provide accessible opportunities and services by complying with Federal and State accessibility guidelines.
College Procedure
Cuyahoga Community College updated its official Online Accessibility Procedure on Aug. 8, 2022. This procedure outlines the scope of services offered and guides the direction of accessibility program at the college.
Technical Guide
Cuyahoga Community College adheres to nationally recognized best practices and standards on accessible technology. We currently subscribes to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 at the AA level of conformance for all college applications and technology. As WCAG standards are updated in the future, our new technologies should reflect the revised standard of WCAG 2.1 at the AA level of conformance. Use our Vendor information page as a guide for your procurement needs.
- WCAG 2.0 Standards
- WCAG 2.1 Standards
- WCAG 2.2 release tentative December 2022
Legal Requirement
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination against students with disabilities, and mandates that we provide accommodations for students with disabilities such that they can receive equally effective services as other students.
Cuyahoga Community College prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/childbirth, marital status, disability, religion, political affiliation, veteran status, or national and ethnic origin. Race discrimination includes discrimination on the basis of traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles. in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies.
Contact the Office of Institutional Equity to report any incidence or to file a complaint.