Exceptions

There are potential exceptions to the updated WCAG 2.1AA rule, but do not apply if doing so would result in a failure to provide equal access and opportunity to all programs and services offered at FGCU.  Accessible alternatives should always be provided, where possible.  Any exceptions must be approved by the ADA Coordinator (and ITS, marketing and communications, others?)  Below are situations where exceptions may apply:

1. Archived Web Content: Content that is not currently used, may be outdated, not needed, or repeated elsewhere and is archived on the website. This content does not need to meet WCAG 2.1, Level AA if all of the following is true:
• The content was created before the date the state or local government must comply with this rule, or reproduces paper documents or the contents of other physical media (audiotapes, film negatives, and CD-ROMs for example) that were created before the government must comply with this rule, AND
• The content is kept only for reference, research, or record keeping, AND
• The content is kept in a special area for archived content, AND
• The content has not been changed since it was archived.
2. Third-Party Content: Content posted by a third party on a public message board, for example, generally does not need to comply with the technical standard. However, this exception does not apply if the state or local government is using the linked web content to offer its service, program, or activity.
3. Password-Protected Content: Documents that meet all three of the following points do not need to meet WCAG 2.1, Level AA:
• The documents are word processing, presentation, PDF, or spreadsheet files, AND
• The documents are about a specific person, property, or account, AND
• The documents are password-protected or otherwise secured.