Accessible Computing

The University of Michigan is committed to supporting those with accessibility needs.

• Adaptive Technology Computing Site
  The James Edward Knox Center for adaptive technology is a quiet and accessible computing site for students registered with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) as well as a source of computer accommodation information for the campus.
  • Assistive Hardware & Software at U-M
    Discover what hardware and software are supported at U-M.
• Digital Accessibility at U-M
  Learn about accessibility requirements for online resources, how to meet those requirements, and what resources you have at your disposal.
• ​U-M IT Accessibility Efforts
  Ongoing projects and campuswide efforts that are currently underway across U-M to help improve accessibility to technology for students, faculty, and staff with disabilities.
• U-M Accessibility Scanning Service
  The U-M Accessibility Scanning Service is a web-based scanning tool intended to help units and departments that have a large web presence make their offerings accessible.
• Designing Digital Signs for Accessibility
  Best practices for designing digital sign content across campus.

Accessibility of ITS Services

ITS, in partnership with the university's Web Accessibility Coordinator, has established the ITS Accessible Applications Project. This project is a multi-year effort with the goals of making ITS-provided systems more accessible, as well as ensuring that ITS staff understand both the qualities that make an application accessible and their role in delivering accessible applications.

• Canvas Accessibility
  U-M and other campuses are working with the Canvas vendor to ensure it meets the needs of all assistive technology users.
• U-M Dropbox Accessibility
  Learn about Dropbox accessibility barriers and workarounds.
• U-M Google Apps Accessibility
  Resources for Google Apps like Gmail, Google Calendar, and more.