Instructions for developing/approving Equally Effective Alternate Access Plans

The EEAAP is a commonly used tool at universities to create and document a plan for providing equally effective alternatives when a Digital Technology can not be made directly accessible to persons with disabilities. 

Instructions 

1. Detailed instructions are included in the EEAAP template.
2. The form submitter:
   1. is encouraged to consult with their campus disability services provider or Human Resources for suggestions and informal review while developing the EEAAP.
   2. seeks approvals for the EEAAP from their supervisor or department head, and records the approver's name and date on the EEAAP form.
   3. seels approved from their Campus Disability Services office (if the technology is used by students), and records the approver's name and date on the EEAAP form.
3. The submitter sends the completed EEAAP with campus approvals to the system ADA Coordinator at adacoordinator@maine.edu.
4. The ADA Coordinator reviews the EEAAP and directs questions as needed.
5. The ADA Coordinator informs the submitter and stakeholders of the outcome of their review of the EEAAP

• The current University of Maine System EEAAP template is available here.
• If you require assistance filling out the EEAAP, please contact adacoordinator@maine.edu.
• Note: Completed EEAAPs are available to the University community and are public documents.

• Environment

• Digital Accessibility 

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