Wake Tech is committed to providing a usable web experience to all users, including those with special needs or disabilities.

This website has been designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. We strive to meet the AA standard of the WCAG 2.1 Guidelines, using an independent auditing service to identify any issues that need to be corrected.

As part of the commitment to accessibility, users can expect to find the following features across Wake Tech's website:

• Responsive design
• "Skip to Main Content" links
• Easy and logical navigation
• Legible fonts and high color contrast
• Alternative text on images and graphics
• Captioned video
• Transcripts of audio

Wake Tech recognizes meeting these accessibility standards is an ongoing effort and will continually work to meet and exceed them.

If you need assistance with using the website, contact the ITS Helpdesk at 919-866-7000 or [emailprotected]. Email [emailprotected] to report problems.

Disability Support Services

Disability Support Services (DSS) adapts college services to the individual needs of otherwise-qualified students with disabilities, as defined by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the ADA and the North Carolina Persons with Disabilities Protection Act.

Individuals can request a meeting with a DSS coordinator by calling 919-866-5670 or emailing [emailprotected] to discuss additional accommodations that may be needed.

Accessibility tools

Many popular browsers contain built-in accessibility tools:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Edge
• Safari

Other assistive technology tools:

• JAWS for Windows
• NVDA for Windows
• VoiceOver for Mac OS X

Adobe Reader is required to view and print PDF documents that appear on this website. Visit the Adobe website to download it for free. To read PDF documents with a screen reader, visit the Adobe Reader accessibility website to find tools and resources.

Accessibility resources

• International policies relating to web accessibility
• National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard
• ADA Amendments Act of 2008
• H.R. 3104: Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010
• United States Access Board
• Facebook accessibility support
• North Carolina General Statute § 168A-7; Section 3, Discrimination in Public Services
• Department of Education requirements for accessible EIT design