The Request for Alternative Access Exemption form is intended to document a College Department unit’s planned provision of an accommodation to serve as a bridge allowing effective access to an electronic and information technology (EIT) product or service that, in its current state, hinders full access and/or equivalent ease of use for persons with disabilities. The exemption request must:• Provide a rationale for the request, including a discussion of why no accessible alternative could be found and documentation of accessibility issues with the product or service;• Establish a temporary accommodation plan that provides an equivalent level of access and ease of use; and,• Include a timeline for remediation of current barriers with the product or service.College departments requesting an exemption for a product or service must answer the questions within this document as completely as possible. Exemptions are temporary and end when the service or product they cover is deemed accessible under College Policies and Standards. (See the Cecil College Digital Accessibility Policy.)
The goal of the temporary accommodation is to provide a substantially equivalent level of access and ease of use, until the service or product can be made accessible. By choosing a product or service that is not fully accessible, it is the College department providing the service or product that accepts the responsibility for the accommodation. However, the accommodation plan may be established in consultation with Accessibility Services at accessibilityservices@cecil.edu, which may provide expertise and resources.