Accessible Document Guidelines

  • All UNG documents available via the ung.edu website should be made accessible and must contain an accessibility statement.
  • If the required accessibility statement is not on a document submitted through ServiceNow, it will not be uploaded to the public facing website.

Required Accessibility Statement

Statement Format

If you need this document in an alternate format for accessibility purposes (e.g. Braille, large print, audio, etc.), please contact [provide person's name or department name] at [provide email and phone number].

Sample Statements

If you need this document in an alternate format for accessibility purposes (e.g. Braille, large print, audio, etc.), please contact the biology department at ungbiology@ung.edu or 777-777-7777.

If you need this document in an alternate format for accessibility purposes (e.g. Braille, large print, audio, etc.), please contact Jason Smith at jason.smith@ung.edu or 565-676-7878.

Please Note: You should not use the ADA coordinator's contact information without prior approval and you should not use the webteam's contact information.

You Should Know

  • Purpose of statement - identify who to contact (POC) if user needs document in alternate format
  • POC has - two days to respond to request; ten days to provide alternate format, keep user informed
  • Who provides alternate format- your department with the assistance of the the ADA coordinator and the Office of Student Accessibility Services should work together to provide alternate format
  • Remember - accessibility statement does not make your document Section 508 compliant

Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Creating Accessible Documents

There are a lot of websites available that provide guidelines for creating accessible documents. Here are three to get you started on your journey to creating accessible documents!