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OCR resolution agreement addressing accessibility of educational technology and course materials for students with disabilities at California State University, Fullerton.
Plaintiff
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
Defendant
California State University, Fullerton
Date Filed
January 1, 2003
Jurisdiction
United States (Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights)
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) investigated California State University, Fullerton regarding the accessibility of its educational technology and course materials for students with disabilities. The case addressed barriers that prevented students with disabilities from accessing course materials, online learning platforms, and educational technology used by the university. OCR found that the university needed to ensure that all educational technology and materials were accessible to students using assistive technology. The resolution agreement required CSU Fullerton to: - Ensure all educational technology is accessible to students with disabilities - Provide accessible course materials in alternative formats - Train faculty and staff on accessibility requirements - Establish procedures for addressing accessibility complaints - Conduct regular accessibility audits of educational technology
This case reinforced that educational institutions must ensure all educational technology and course materials are accessible to students with disabilities. It established that OCR would actively enforce accessibility requirements in higher education settings.