President's Commission on Accessibility (PCOA)

Digital Accessibility Standards Statement

Texas A&M University-San Antonio is committed to creating and sustaining a supportive, inclusive environment that is accessible and respects people of all abilities. We are dedicated to providing leadership and structure to assess accessibility across campus; improve the effectiveness of programs and services; develop new initiatives; and build consensus and support. Our goal is to facilitate collaboration and provide universal access for all.

Digital Accessibility Standard

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. A&M-San Antonio follows WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards per Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Digital Accessibility Council

Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) accessibility means providing electronic information and services in multiple ways so that communication is not dependent on a single sense or ability. Responsibility for EIR accessibility is shared by Texas state agencies and institutions of higher education.

Initially, the EIR Committee was formed in November 2015 to provide leadership and guidance on assessing EIR accessibility risk while advocating for the best interests of faculty, staff, and students. In 2019, the committee was renamed the EIRA Council. In February 2024, the EIRA Council was renamed the Digital Accessibility Council (DA Council).

The DA Council is comprised of individuals designated as EIR Accessibility Coordinators within the A&M System and designated ex-officio members. The membership structure supports setting goals and priorities, making recommendations, and developing action items to further advance accessibility initiative across the A&M System.

The DA Council serves as an advisory body to the A&M System IT Governance councils, working groups, committees and other entities, as appropriate. The DA Council is strictly an advisory group, and each member continues to follow the direction of their respective institution or agency leadership.

Purpose and Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the DA Council is to collaborate and communicate on accessibility-related matters involving EIR, such as:

• Providing guidance and consultation

• Supporting compliance initiatives

• Engaging in strategic planning

• Sharing status updates to institutional leadership

• promoting awareness and training