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<div class="lead">Adaptive technology (AT) is the name for products which help people who cannot use regular versions of products, primarily people with physical disabilities such as limitations to vision, hearing, and mobility.  (''wikipedia, 10/14/10'').</div>
 
  
  
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The responsibility for providing accessibility to technology resources is distributed across campus. If a question arises regarding the accessibility of a given technology, please refer to the [http://www.evergreen.edu/policies/policy/accesstoinformationtechnologyforpeoplewithdisabilities Access to Information Technology for People with Disabilities policy] that was adopted by the college in January of 2009, or call Access Services at 867-6348.
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<div class="lead">''' "Accessibility" in this context is about making sure web- and digital-based content is accessible to people with disabilities. By creating content using Universal Design strategies, we are implementing Accessibility. When we provide Accessible content, we meet legal requirements and improve access for everyone at the same time.'''</div>
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The responsibility for providing Accessible web- and digital-based content and access to technology resources is distributed across campus. If a question arises regarding content, materials, or the accessibility of a given technology, please refer to our [http://www.evergreen.edu/policies/policy/accesstoinformationtechnologyforpeoplewithdisabilities Information Technology Accessibility] page.
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* '''Students''' seeking assistance or accommodations should contact [https://www.evergreen.edu/offices-services/access-services-for-students-with-disabilities Access Services].
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* '''Faculty and staff''' needing help should contact [https://www.evergreen.edu/offices-services/human-resource-services HRS (Human Resource Services)].
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"Accessibility" in this context is about making sure web- and digital-based content is accessible to people with disabilities. By creating content using Universal Design strategies, we are implementing Accessibility. When we provide Accessible content, we meet legal requirements and improve access for everyone at the same time.

The responsibility for providing Accessible web- and digital-based content and access to technology resources is distributed across campus. If a question arises regarding content, materials, or the accessibility of a given technology, please refer to our Information Technology Accessibility page.

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