Web Accessibility at
Michigan State University
Web Accessibility at
Michigan State University
Yes, if all the Web pages are used to conduct core University business and academic activities as defined in the Web Accessibility Policy. If the Web pages are not used to conduct core University business and academic activities, a list of the relevant Web pages and the rationale used to reach this determination should be submitted with the Web Accessibility Review Form (WARF).
Web pages that conduct core University business and academic activities include those Web pages that students, employees, or visitors must access in order to effectively participate in a program, service, or activity offered by the University. Examples of core academic activities include admissions, registrations, advising, and academic course work. Examples of core business activities include business services of personnel activities of Human Resources, Controllers Office, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Wharton Center, or other University services frequently used by employees or visitors.
“Core University business and academic activities” are not limited to the services provided by the units specifically named in the Web Accessibility Policy definition. Every administrative unit of the University is considered to contribute to the University’s core business and academic activity in some fashion. For any University unit with a Web page, at a minimum, the unit’s home page and contact information should meet the requirements of the Web Accessibility Policy.
Units are encouraged to take an inclusive approach to interpreting “core University business and educational activities.” Consider the reason the information was made available on the Website. If the information contained on the Web page is intended to contribute to a unit’s recruitment or development efforts, for example, it would be beneficial to make the information available to the broadest possible audience.
Yes, if the information contained in the document is used to conduct core University business and academic activities as defined in the Web Accessibility Policy. If the Web pages are not used to conduct core University business and academic activities, a list of the relevant Web pages and the rationale used to reach this determination should be submitted with the Web Accessibility Review Form (WARF).
Yes, if the application is used to conduct core University business and academic activities as defined in the Web Accessibility Policy. Reference to “Web pages” in the Policy covers both Web pages and Web sites, including their design and any Web-delivered content or service.
If the Web page currently uses an application run on software which does not meet the requirements of the Web Accessibility Policy and it is not feasible to remediate the application, an exception to the Policy may be requested by submitting the Web Accessibility Review Form (WARF).
Units and individuals will have an opportunity to establish reasonable timetables for remediation of non-compliant Web pages. In general, two years will be considered a reasonable timetable. If the remediation process is anticipated to take more than two years for completion, be prepared to provide more detailed information about the remediation plan when the Web Accessibility Review Form (WARF) is submitted.
No. Only one WARF form should be submitted to cover all Web pages linked from a designated home page. However, units have the option to submit multiple WARF forms if it better suits the layout and content of the Website.