Accessibility at JJC

Accessibility Statement

 

Conformance Status

Joliet Junior College (JJC) is committed to making our website accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. The JJC website follows the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level.

Technical Specifications and Accessibility Measures Taken

The JJC website includes the use of HTML, WAI-ARIA, CSS, and JavaScript. We have implemented several features to make our website more accessible, including:

  • Alt text for images and graphics
  • Keyboard navigation
  • High color contrast
  • Use of headings to organize content
  • Closed captions on videos

Compatibility with browsers and assistive technology

The JJC website is designed to be compatible with assistive technology for the Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome web browsers on Microsoft Windows 10.

Accessibility Testing

We conduct ongoing manual testing and use a third-party tool called Siteimprove to ensure the accessibility of our website.

Accessibility Updates

We are committed to making ongoing updates to our website to ensure that it remains accessible. As changes to the website happen daily, we will continue to make accessibility a top priority.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or feedback regarding the accessibility of our website, please contact Karen Kissel, Section 508 Coordinator (TEMP).

Karen Kissel
Section 508 Coordinator (TEMP)
email: karen.kissel@jjc.edu
tel: 815-280-6647.

Are you a current or prospective student?

If you are a current or prospective student with a disability, please contact Disability Services for help.

email: disabilityservices@jjc.edu
tel: 815-280-2613

Are you a prospective employee?

If you are prospective employee with a disability, please contact Human Resources for help.

email: gethired@jjc.edu

 

This page was last updated on July 31, 2023.