An Equally Effective Alternative Access Plan (EEAAP) documents how accommodations will be provided by the university to people who may experience an accessibility barrier when using or attempting to use a product or service that is not fully accessible on its own. The University of Oregon makes it a priority to only procure accessible products and services, but there are some situations, including when no accessible alternative exists, when departments may request a temporary exemption to accessibility requirements. In those cases, the department must have an approved EEAAP.

The EEAAP form has recently been overhauled to make it easier and more straightforward to fill out. The current EEAAP template (last updated November 3, 2023) is provided here for reference purposes.

If an EEAAP is needed for your procurement, the Digital Accessibility Architect will send you a custom template with Section 1 filled in. Do not fill in or submit a form that was not sent to you by the Digital Accessibility Architect for that specific procurement.

Submitting an EEAAP does not guarantee its approval, especially if the purchaser does not seek an expert accessibility evaluation before requesting an exemption. It is highly recommend that you coordinate with the Digital Accessibility Architect, Human Resources, the Accessible Education Center, or other relevant parties when preparing this request. The Digital Accessibility Architect, in consultation with the ICT Accessibility Committee, will review the EEAAP, and may request additional information or revisions before making a final decision.

If approved, it is up to the requesting department to manage and maintain the plan. The Digital Accessibility Architect retains a copy of the EEAAP, and will provide it to relevant parties on request.

contact ictaccess@uoregon.edu with any questions or for assistance in completing the document.