The Exception Request Decision Tree is provided to facilitate individuals and units in determining if an Accessibility Exception Request must be requested for a given Information and Communications Technology (ICT). This document supports the Accessibility Exception Categories document.
Decision Tree
To determine if an Accessibility Exception Request must be requested for an ICT, follow the decision tree below.
- Does the ICT have a human interface?
- YES: Go on to Step 2.
- An exception is not required.
- Is this ICT intended for unit-wide, campus-wide, or public use?
- YES: You must request an exception. Contact your unit head to begin the exception request process. You must provide an accessible alternative access plan.
- NO: Go on to Step 3.
- Is this ICT for internal use on a research project where no individuals with a disability are part of the research team and no research participant would be adversely affected by inaccessibility of the technology product? Note: Any public-facing webpages used to showcase or otherwise share information about the research project must be made accessible to persons with disabilities.
- YES: An exception is automatically granted. Be prepared to provide an accessible means of alternative access if a person with a disability joins the research team.
- NO: Go on to Step 4.
- Will the software or hardware be required for student use or be elective but feature prominently in the classroom experience?
- YES: You must request an exception. Contact your unit head to begin the exception request process. You must provide an accessible alternative access plan.
- NO: Go on to Step 5.
- Is the ICT for a special purpose, such as network monitoring software or to be used by a small team where it is known that no one with a disability will be adversely affected by product inaccessibility?
- YES: An exception is not required; however, it is advisable to create an alternative access plan for future use.
- NO: You must request an exception. Contact your unit head to begin the exception request process. You must provide an accessible alternative access plan.
If none of the above apply, contact the ADA IT Coordinator to discuss your use case and to determine if your unit must obtain an exception request approval in order to use the ICT.