Technology Requirements / Accessibility (Required)

Accessibility standards and testing

Miami University is committed to providing equal opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in, and benefit from, Miami’s services, programs, and activities. The purpose of Miami's Policy is to acknowledge Miami’s commitment to equal opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities, which includes services, programs, and activities that Miami delivers through web-based, digital, and emerging technologies. As of July 1, 2021, Miami University implements the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1 at the AA level.  During the procurement process, Miami will conduct testing of web and mobile applications to confirm conformance with the WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards. For more information, see Miami's Policy.

Premise and Remotely Hosted Solution Provider Support Questions 

1. Is your product designed to meet the applicable University standards?
   • Please provide a VPAT showing the WCAG guidelines met in detail for WCAG 2.1 AA or better. (A section 508-only VPAT will not suffice)
   • Please note: a VPAT should be completed for each user interface type (e.g., one for admin and one for end-user, if features and interface are different)
   • Miami University Standards: https://www.miamioh.edu/it-services/accessmu/policy-procurement/standards/index.html
2. Can you provide a current, detailed accessibility roadmap with delivery timelines?
3. Do you do testing with users with disabilities?
4. Does your company have a policy or commitment statement regarding accessibility? If so, please provide
5. https://docs.google.com/document/d/13xCTwUzgLJGIH7DrO1blwblzKG0Yazqlfg9VzZolvA8/edit?tab=t.0
6. Will your company agree to meet your stated accessibility standard or WCAG 2.1 AA as part of your contractual agreement for the solution?