9.5 Technology Accessibility Statements
All third-party technology includes an accessibility statement. Consider providing URL links to the vendors’ accessibility statements as part of your course syllabus.
Points: 3 (Essential)
QM Alignment: 8.7
Overview
In line with accessibility standard 1.5, standard 3.4, and section 10 of the quality rubric, and building off of standard 1.13 concerning student privacy, your syllabus and/or course should include or link to accessibility information about any technologies used in the course, such as that from vendors.
It is recommended that for any software you use, link to information about 1) system requirements, 2) privacy policies, and 3) accessibility. See standard 1.13 for more examples.
Ways to Meet Standard 9.5
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All third-party technology includes an accessibility statement.
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Consider providing URL links to the vendors’ accessibility statements as part of your course syllabus.
Examples
- See the bottom of standard 1.13 for a large list of accessibility policies from different technology vendors.
- The HCC Canvas Starter Kit – Technology Requirements and Skills page includes example accessibility and privacy statements at the bottom.
Sample Accessibility Statement
Honorlock will proctor your exams this semester. Honorlock is an online proctoring service that allows you to take your exam from the comfort of your home. You DO NOT need to create an account or schedule an appointment in advance. Honorlock is available 24/7, and all that is required is a computer, a working webcam/microphone, your ID, and a stable internet connection.
When you are ready to complete your assessment, log into Canvas, go to your course, and click on your exam. Clicking “Launch Proctoring” will begin the Honorlock authentication process, where you will take a picture of yourself, show your ID, and complete a scan of your room. Honorlock will be recording your exam session through your webcam, microphone, and recording your screen. Honorlock also has an integrity algorithm that can detect search-engine use, so please do not attempt to search for answers, even if it’s on a secondary device.
Honorlock support is available 24/7/365. If you encounter any issues, you may contact them through live chat on the support page or within the exam itself. Some guides you should review are Honorlock MSRs, Student FAQ, Honorlock Knowledge Base, and How to Use Honorlock. Good luck!
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