Accessibility Statement
Other file formats available
In addition to the web version, this book is available for download in various files. In some cases, the process of converting files into alternative formats can inadvertently introduce new accessibility challenges.
How to Download alternative file format:
- On the textbook home screen
- Under book image to the right side of the screen, look for the “Download this book”
- Click the drop-down menu to select the file type for download
Known Accessibility Issues and Areas for Improvement
Pre-publication accessibility check was preformed to review, requirements set forth under Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act and align with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. While we strive to make our resources as accessible as possible, but we might not always get it right. Any issues we identifed will be listed below.
List of Known Accessibility Issues
- This textbook links out to many third-party webpages. While we strive to meet accessibility standards with our created resources, we cannot control the accessibility of external websites, and understand that links are not stagnate, with potential to break.
- This project aims to support teachers by providing, lesson plan examples, with downloadable supplementary materials such as featured sources and activity sheets, available in formats like, PDF, DOCX and PPTX. These resources are designed primarily as physical handouts for classroom use, as such, have not been reviewed for compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.
Contact for Issues
We acknowledge that mistakes can happen, and are looking to make our resources more accessible. If you encounter problems accessing this resource, please contact Western Oregon University’s Open Educational Resources contact person, so we can address the issue.
Please include the following information:
- The title of the book or resource with the issue.
- The location of the problem by providing a web address or page description
- A description of the problem
- The computer, software, browser, and any assistive technology you are using that can help us diagnose and solve your issue
- e.g., Windows 10, Google Chrome (Version 65.0.3325.181), NVDA screenreader.
This statement is a derivative of the BCcampus Open Education Accessibility Toolkit – 2nd Edition by Amanda Coolidge, Sue Doner, Tara Robertson, and Josie Gray, Licensed under a CC BY 4.0 International License.
Statement last updated: October 2025.
