Accessibility on Portland State Conect

Commitment to Digital Accessibility

Student Activities and Leadership Programs (SALP) is committed to ensuring that everyone in our community can fully access our digital resources. Portland State Connect, powered by CampusGroups, is a key platform for campus engagement, event management, and student group collaboration. We strive to meet PSU’s Digital Accessibility Policy and all relevant federal and state standards.

Accessibility Standards

PSU Connect is designed to align with:

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and 2.2, Level A and AA
  • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • EN 301 549 requirements for accessible technology

Current Status

CampusGroup’s recent voluntary accessibility assessment found that their software meets many important accessibility criteria, similar to other campus engagement platforms. However, some areas of CampusGroups—and in turn PSU Connect—require further improvement:

  • Some images, icons, and controls may lack appropriate alternative text or labels, especially when provided by student groups
  • Certain controls and navigation features may not always be fully usable with a keyboard or screen reader, under unique circumstances
  • Some color contrast issues may affect users with limited vision or color perception. While platform colors are compliant, student group content may not always meet contrast standards
  • PDF exports, templates, and some dynamic content may not fully meet accessibility requirements or be announced to assistive technologies

We are actively working with our vendor to address these issues and welcome feedback from our community.

Alternate Access

If you encounter barriers while using PSU Connect, SALP will provide alternate access to essential information and services, including:

  • Personalized support from SALP staff
  • Assistance with tasks or features that are not fully accessible

To request support or alternate access, please contact us at asksalp@pdx.edu.

Feedback and Ongoing Improvements

We welcome your feedback on PSU Connect’s accessibility. Please contact SALP at asksalp@pdx.edu with any concerns or suggestions.

We regularly review and update accessibility in collaboration with our vendor and campus partners, and will update this statement as improvements are made or new information becomes available

Using Connect

If you need more specific guidance on using Portland State Connect, please see our how-to guides at: https://readyedu.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CGSD/pages/310837249/Getting+Started