Temporary Alternative Access Plan (formally EEAAP)

Temporary Alternate Access Plan (TAAP) – SF State Procurement Accessibility Exception Process

If a technology product you want to purchase or use is not fully accessible to persons with disabilities, a Temporary Alternate Access Plan (TAAP) must be completed. TAAP replaces the older “Equally Effective Alternate Access Plan (EEAAP)” and reflects updated CSU and federal accessibility requirements, including the 2026 ADA Title II ICT rule.

The TAAP outlines known accessibility barriers in a product, identifies which disability groups are affected, and provides alternative means of access that the university will implement while the vendor works toward compliance. This ensures we do not shift the burden of workarounds to users with disabilities.

When Is a TAAP Required?

  • When an ICT product fails to meet one or more core accessibility standards (based on VPAT, manual testing, or accessibility demos).
  • When accessibility barriers prevent users from accessing essential functionality (not for minor WCAG issues).

Key Components of the TAAP

  • ICT Information: Product name, version, vendor contact, and accessibility testing documentation (e.g., VPAT, demo).
  • Known Barriers: Specific functional accessibility issues and impacted user groups (e.g., blind, low vision, cognitive).
  • Proposed Alternatives: Workarounds or support plans, including staffing, tools, or procedural solutions.
  • Product-Specific Accessibility Statement: Plain-language statement describing the barriers and how users can get help.
  • Communication & Distribution: TAAP must be shared with relevant stakeholders (faculty, IT, HR, DPRC, etc.).
  • Quality & Risk Assessment: TAAP must show it either:
    • Meets all six legal criteria (Equally Effective);
    • Meets some (Non-Equal Alternative);
    • Or needs Individual Accommodations (Highest Risk).
  • Annual Review: The TAAP must be reviewed and updated at least annually or at renewal. Failure by the vendor to make progress may invalidate the plan.

Who Approves the TAAP?

  • Department Chair or Manager
  • Dean or Division VP
  • ADA Compliance Officer (DPRC Director)

Final Notes

  • TAAPs do not exempt products from compliance. They are a temporary measure to ensure continued access while the vendor remediates the product.
  • Starting April 24, 2026, per ADA Title II §35.205, all ICT must be fully accessible. SF State must document how it will provide equivalent access in the interim, and TAAPs are the institution’s formal method of doing so.