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UHCL is committed to serving all students, faculty, and staff. Some simple but important web content habits help ensure all users and assistive devices can interact with the website. Good accessibility practices help visitors perceive all information, operate all website functions, and understand all content and tasks.

Texas Law and UHS Policy

UHCL continually works to be compliant in accordance with Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 213 and 206.70, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and UH System SAM 01.D.13 (Electronic and Information Resources Accessibility Policy).

The minimum level standards to comply is Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA. This requirement applies to:

  • Websites and web pages
  • Web-based applications
  • Most publicly accessible digital documents (including PDFs, Word, and Excel files)

What is WCAG 2.1 Level AA?

WCAG 2.1 Level AA is an internationally recognized standard for digital accessibility. Accessible content must, among other things:
 
  • Use clear structure with proper headings
  • Be navigable by keyboard and screen readers
  • Avoid relying on color alone to convey meaning
  • Include alternative text for meaningful images
  • Follow a logical reading and navigation order