COMPUTING SERVICES ADA USAGE POLICIES
Anyone requesting use of the designated computers and associated peripherals needs to contact the Adaptive Technologies Coordinator prior to using the equipment or register with Disability Resource Center.
THE FOLLOWING ARE PROHIBITED IN THE LAB:
Food and beverages.
Documented medical conditions requiring frequent food or drink intake require consumption in an area away from the computers.
Unruly behavior.
Viewing of pornography.
Installation and/or use of unauthorized software. This includes applications on external drives and/or memory cards/sticks.
Use of the computers and printers to create and publish non-academic material.
COMPUTING SERVICES STUDENT LAB LOCATIONS
The Ottenheimer Library is located northwest of the Donaghey Student Center and the Lab is accessible through the four glass entry doors next to the Circulation Desk on the first floor of the Library.
UNIVERSITY POLICIES
If violations of University policies are encountered, disciplinary action may result. If you have questions regarding University policies, please refer to the following links:
Student Handbook
Computing Services Acceptable Use Policy
University policies include adherence to Federal compliance laws which require equal access for persons with disabilities. Please follow this link to read the
Federal 508 standards may be read at this link.
The new ADAA Federal Standards, which will be in effect March 15, 2011, may be viewed at this site:
2010 Federal Standards
Please be aware that
Arkansas State Act 1227 of 1999 (.pdf actual bill) requires all technology purchases to be adaptable to the person who is blind or visually impaired. The summary of Promulgated from Act 1227 of 1999
may be viewed by following this link:
Promulgated from Act 1227
The associated procurement clause is "included in all contracts for the procurement of information technology by, or for the use of, entities covered by this act."
REVISED UALR WEB ACCESSIBILITY POLICY
The revised Web Policy document may be viewed at this site (effective as of July 22, 2004):
http://www.ualr.edu/provost/webaccesspolicy.html
DEPARTMENTAL COMPLIANCE
If you are responsible for ensuring that your departmental lab is accessible and need to know what is currently available in the form of site licenses, equipment, etc.
please use this link to view the UALR Adaptive Technology Collection.
ALTERNATIVE FORMATS
For students who need alternate formats in order to take tests, it is recommended that the format be Microsoft Word with inserted tables and the font used is one without serifs, such as Arial or Helvetia.
A sample template of 30 questions is available at this link.
For an example of more extensive use of tables, please follow this link.
SUGGESTED NAVIGATION IN UALR SYSTEMS
Disabilty Support Services and the
Department of CARE (Counseling, Adult and Rehabilitation Education).
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