Title II & Digital Accessibility

Commitment to Access

Massasoit Community College does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its education, hiring, or employment programs or activities. This notice is provided in accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

Massasoit Community College encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions related to access for the event, please contact the program or department that is hosting the event, in advance of your participation or visit.

Title II – Public Services
State and local governments may not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. New construction and alterations to existing facilities must be accessible. Existing facilities must meet program accessibility requirements consistent with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

[Posted Summer 2023]

Digital Accessibility

At Massasoit, the College strives to ensure its digital content is accessible for people with disabilities. This commitment extends beyond our website and includes other content created by and for the College.

Making Accessible Content 

The College and its employees use several resources and tools to ensure that content like Word Documents, PDFs, and emails are accessible. Applications like Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint have built-in features to "Check Accessibility." Additionally, employees have access to resources and trainings to help them learn about best practices for creating content.

Massasoit Resources

Massasoit's TeamDynamix Knowledge Base has several accessibility resources for employees. Articles cover topics including:

• Creating Accessible PDFs
• Creating Accessible Word Documents
• Best Practices for Alt Text
• Perkins School for the Blind Accessible Content Training

External Resources and Information

The ADA is a federal law and is regulated by the U.S. Department of Justice, and all state and local government agencies are expected to comply with the law. The federal government and Commonwealth of Massachusetts have made resources and information available for public employees and members of the public. 

• Massachusetts Accessibility Center for Consulting, Education and Support Services (mass.gov)
  • Digital Accessibility Fundamentals (mass.gov)
  • Creating Accessible Electronic Documents and Communications (mass.gov)

• U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division | ADA.gov
  • Guidance & Resource Materials (ada.gov)
  • Featured Topics (ada.gov)

Reporting an Accessibility Concern

If you encounter content that is not accessible to you, please complete the Report an Access Concern form.