Concourse and Accessibility

At the core of our mission is a commitment to providing easy access to vital course information to all students and creating the best possible experience to all users who create and edit syllabi. Accessibility is key to that effort. Concourse has been committed to accessibility since our founding, and we are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our product. Internal testing, client feedback, and evaluation of new developments in accessibility standards are all part of that process. The end result is a platform that institutions can be confident will provide a syllabus that benefits all students. 

Our guidelines for evaluating accessibility are currently the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 standards. Our Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT), based on those standards as well as those contained in Revised Section 508 and EN 301 549,  is both our rubric for evaluation and our means to communicate the current state of accessibility of Concourse Syllabus. We have evaluated Concourse using each applicable standard and reported the level at which we support that criterion. If and when there are exceptions, we highlight the specific areas and situations where they occur. We strive to meet all applicable standards, and we prioritize those that directly impact the student experience. Use the form below to request a copy of our most current VPAT.