OCR, Part 2: Common Issues and Best Practices in Working with Vendors and Procurement

December 2, 2021

This webinar was not recorded. Summary of this webinar, written by Russ Poulin

Description

Join OCR as we discuss common problems faced by colleges and universities when seeking and procuring accessible information and communication technology. OCR will also offer practical tips and suggestions based on its extensive civil rights work with higher education institutions and their technology vendors on ways to improve your accessible procurement process and working relationships with vendors.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this session, learners will be able to:

Understand the different legal obligations of higher education institutions versus vendors to provide accessible information and communication technology under federal civil rights laws. Recognize the importance that planning plays in the procurement process. Recognize how VPATs and accessibility testing can inform the selection process. Be prepared to review and modify contracts to help prevent accessibility problems.