Accessibility at Moorpark College

Moorpark College is committed to ensuring all digital content (documents, emails, websites, videos, etc.) is accessible to everyone. Accessibility is a shared responsibility and a core component of creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment. By designing content with accessibility in mind from the start, we reduce barriers and ensure all students can fully participate in their learning and achieve their academic and career goals. This webpage provides practical guidance and tools to help you create accessible digital content.

Why Accessibility Matters

Accessibility matters because it's a legal requirement (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) Title II). But more importantly, accessibility is essential for creating inclusive experiences and meaningful access for everyone in our college community. Accessibility is about living our values. It reflects our student-first approach and our commitment to equity and inclusivity. When we prioritize accessibility, we ensure every student can fully participate in their educational journey, feel a true sense of belonging, and have the opportunity to succeed.

Accessibility matters because it benefits everyone as well as ensures people with disabilities can fully participate and thrive.

A 4-box comic strip where the scene is set in a snowy setting. A man is shovelling snow off the stairs, which has a ramp beside it that is also covered in snow. A group of children are waiting for him to finish. Scene 1: Wheelchair using child said "could you please shovel the ramp?" Scene 2: The main, looking annoyed, replied "All these other kids are waiting to use the stairs. When I get through shovelling them off, then I will clear the ramp for you". Scene 3: Wheelchair-using child then said "But if you shovel the ramp first, we can all get in". Scene 4: The man stopped shovelling and said "...I never thought about it like that".