Is it reasonable to use an ad hoc approach to accessibility of electronic and information technology?
Printable Version AccessIT Article ID: 1183 It is unlikely that electronic resources in educational institutions, libraries, and other organizations will be accessible to students and employees with disabilities without the establishment of specific policies and/or procedures. As technology applications become ubiquitous and multimedia is the norm, an ad hoc approach to accessibility becomes increasingly less effective. Institutions can follow the leadership of the federal government in being proactive in making their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. In its document Information Technology and People with Disabilities: The Current State of Federal Accessibility, the U.S. Department of Justice recommends that federal agencies discontinue an ad hoc approach. Use of an “ad hoc” or “as needed” approach to IT accessibility will result in barriers for persons with disabilities. A much better approach is to integrate accessibility reviews into the e