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The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) both reinforce section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act regarding comparable access
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) both reinforce section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act regarding comparable access
Originally only applied to government agencies, these requirements have expanded to include most other entities. The most relevant line from the section508.gov website, regarding accessibility, is "Under Section 508, agencies must give disabled employees and members of the public access to information comparable to the access available to others". This requirement includes comparable access to websites, electronic documents and videos.
In short, instructional content delivered via video must include a written transcript - either via an attached transcript or by use of closed captioning.
Where Should I Start?
Where Should I Start?
- For Instructors with existing Echo360 videos, click the link below titled "Begin with your Echo360 account"
- For all users employing videos not in Echo360, click the link below titled "Begin with your IU Google account"
For all other technology-related questions, please submit a service ticket.
For all other technology-related questions, please submit a service ticket.
- Submit a Ticket: Create A Service Ticket
- Phone: 866-767-9460
- On Campus Technology Services Location: Gabriele Library - Circulation Desk (Monday - Thursday 8 am to 8 pm, Friday 8 am to 5 pm).
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