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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Dear WSSSC Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="box-sizing:border-box;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">I am writing to provide you with a comprehensive update regarding
<b><i>Get Inclusive</i></b> accessibility. As a reminder, during our 2023 winter commission meeting, we extensively discussed the pressing matter of Get Inclusive's accessibility challenges and its subpar user experience. We subsequently brought these concerns
to the attention of the SBCTC executive leadership for evaluation and advocacy. <o:p>
</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="box-sizing:border-box;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Over the past several months, a collaborative effort involving members from various departments, including Student Services, Accessibility,
Information Technology, Contracts Office, and the AAG, has been underway. These collaborative discussions have resulted in the attached memo and in the identification and resolution of 12 key issues.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="box-sizing:border-box;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">I am pleased to inform you that, based on the exhaustive list of concerns that were submitted, we have successfully addressed the
following critical issues:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">CBC-01: Autoplay for videos has been turned off across all videos.<o:p></o:p></span></i></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">CBC-02: Rearranged slideshow elements to ensure a logical focus order that aligns with the visual sequence.<o:p></o:p></span></i></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">CBC-03: Enhanced the feedback modal behavior to maintain focus within it upon opening.<o:p></o:p></span></i></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">CBC-04: N/A We will not replace the video player. <o:p></o:p></span></i></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">CBC-05: Conducted an accessibility audit of Page 22 and successfully resolved all identified issues.<o:p></o:p></span></i></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">CBC-06 - CBC-09: The infographics were originally created without considering accessibility aspects, leading to some limitations. Efforts have been
made to address certain non-disruptive issues while retaining the current design. However, the overarching plan is to replace all infographics with accessible text-only pages.<o:p></o:p></span></i></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">CB 10: In order to make the content accessible for Page 55 and its heading, we have restructured the template used in this page and fixed its headings.
We, then, ensured that this was reflected on all courses that utilize that template.<o:p></o:p></span></i></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">CB 11: We have created a new option in the feedback dropdown to allow users to send accessibility feedback. This menu is located on the top right
side of the course player, allowing any students to send their feedback to our team.<o:p></o:p></span></i></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">CBC-12: The Vimeo player is embedded within an iframe, preventing direct focus on the play button. Instead, focus is directed to the player container.
Extensive testing with screen readers including JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver has been conducted.<o:p></o:p></span></i></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="box-sizing:border-box;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Additionally</span><span class="xcontentpasted4"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#ED5C57">,</span></span><span class="xcontentpasted4"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">
Vector Solutions has updated their </span></span><span class="xui-provider"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"><a href="https://vector-solutions.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#41000000dzt8/a/4N000002F0n1/GlkWRyTT8YbrZYrCgn7GdSLvqHjt2FfIaMYlURAiCsk" target="_blank" title="https://vector-solutions.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#41000000dzt8/a/4n000002f0n1/glkwrytt8ybrzyrcgn7gdslvqhjt2ffiamyluraicsk"><span style="color:#0070C0">Commitment
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<span class="xui-provider"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">W</span></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">e have also identified and confirmed the following individuals at Vector Solutions as our primary college points
of contacts for accessibility issues: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Insaf Boudiaf, Senior Manager of Solutions and Support,
<a href="mailto:insaf.boudiaf@vectorsolutions.com"><span style="color:windowtext">insaf.boudiaf@vectorsolutions.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Algi Ocando, Solutions Specialist,
<a href="mailto:algi.ocando@vectorsolutions.com"><span style="color:windowtext">algi.ocando@vectorsolutions.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">We wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Executive Director Paul Francis, Deputy Director Grant Rodeheaver, Associate Director of Accessibility Monica Olsen, Contracts Officer
Abraham Rocha, VPSS Michelle Cruse, as well as our valued contacts at Vector Solutions. Their involvement, consultation, and exceptional leadership that were instrumental in driving the successful resolution of these issues.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="box-sizing:border-box;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Should additional concerns or observations arise in the forthcoming terms, please do not hesitate to bring them to
<a href="mailto:molsson@sbctc.edu">SBCTC Accessibility Office</a> and Vector Solutions attention. Your continued collaboration and insights are vital to maintaining the high standards of accessibility and user experience that we strive to achieve.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:10.55pt;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:#003764">Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:#1F3864">SBCTC Vision:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:#1F3864">“Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service to our diverse communities.” <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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