Common use of Online Content and Functionality Clause in Contracts

Online Content and Functionality. The Library agrees that it will, in a reasonably timely manner, and in no case longer than twelve (12) months, develop and take substantial steps in the implementation of a strategy to ensure that individuals with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in the Library’s programs, services, and activities offered through the Library’s website by making the online content and functionality accessible,1 or, if necessary, providing equally effective alternate access. To meet this commitment, the Library will develop a strategy for identifying and addressing inaccessible content and functionality for individuals with disabilities. The Library’s strategy will designate the standard that the Library will use to determine the accessibility of online content and functionality (e.g., WCAG 2.0 level AA or a similar standard). This strategy will address both existing content and functionality up to the effective date of this agreement, and new or updated online content or functionality that is published, developed, procured, or used after the effective date of this agreement. The strategy may include setting priorities for addressing online content and functionality by, for instance, placing a high priority on first making accessible: (1) site navigation and templates; (2) key information concerning matters such as Library cards, catalogs, online resources (including downloadable e-books and publications in other formats), children and youth programs, branch locations and hours, events and calendars, room reservations, grievance procedures related to discrimination allegations; (3) the most frequently visited pages on the Library’s website that the Library identifies; (4) portions of the website that are of high importance to patrons, visitors, employees or applicants for employment with disabilities; and (5) content and functionality about which the Library has received complaints, or which has been flagged for accessibility problems by individual users. Nothing in this provision should be construed to mean that any content and functionality is not subject to the requirements of Title II.

Online Content and Functionality. The Library agrees that it will, in a reasonably timely manner, and in no case longer than twelve (12) months, develop and take substantial steps in the implementation of a strategy to ensure that individuals with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in the Library’s programs, services, and activities offered through the Library’s website by making the online Online content and functionality accessible,1 or, if necessary, providing equally effective alternate access. To meet this commitment, the Library will develop a strategy for identifying and addressing inaccessible content and functionality for individuals with disabilities. The Library’s strategy will designate the standard that the Library will use to determine the accessibility of online Online content and functionality (e.g., WCAG 2.0 level AA or a similar standard). This strategy will address both existing content and functionality up to the effective date of this agreement, and new or updated online Online content or functionality that is published, developed, procured, or used after the effective date of this agreement. The strategy may include setting priorities for addressing online Online content and functionality by, for instance, placing a high priority on first making accessible: (1) site navigation and templates; (2) key information concerning matters such as Library cards, catalogs, online Online resources (including downloadable e-books and publications in other formats), children and youth programs, branch locations and hours, events and calendars, room reservations, grievance procedures related to discrimination allegations; (3) the most frequently visited pages on the Library’s website that the Library identifies; (4) portions of the website that are of high importance to patrons, visitors, employees or applicants for employment with disabilities; and (5) content and functionality about which the Library has received complaints, or which has been flagged for accessibility problems by individual users. Nothing in this provision should be construed to mean that any content and functionality is not subject to the requirements of Title II.