Description
Digital Accessibility services are consultative in nature and are provided to other OHIO departments free of charge. Digital Accessibility services help to ensure technology solutions and systems are accessible for all OHIO users in accordance with University Policy 04.001 Information Technology Accessibility.
OIT’s Digital Accessibility services do not determine or provide specific accommodations for students, employees, or members of the public; such requests should be directed to the Office for University Accessibility.
Access
How to request access
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To request a Digital Accessibility review of a new technology purchase or integration, please submit an OHIO Technology Review Request.
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For all other Digital Accessibility services, please Create a Ticket.
Features
The Digital Accessibility team provides a variety of features and services to the University community:
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Reviews accessibility of information and communication technology (ICT) purchases and integrations
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Reviews newly migrated websites for accessibility
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Provides training and consultation services
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Collaborates with accessibility services teams across campus
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Maintains and updates the IT accessibility guidelines
Report an accessibility barrier
If you encounter an accessibility barrier, please let us know by submitting the Report an Accessibility Barrier form. The Office for University Accessibility will receive and respond to these requests.
Additional resources
OHIO Digital Accessibility Network (OHIO-DAN)
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The OHIO Digital Accessibility Network (OHIO-DAN) is a university-wide, interdisciplinary group of volunteers who are committed to helping Ohio University not only improve its current tools to meet accessibility goals, but also incorporate best practices in coding, content creation, and the IT purchases we make. Learn more and get involved!
Service support
Get help
- Visit the Technology Help Center (help.ohio.edu) to get live support, view outages, and browse trainings.
Security
The Ohio University Information Security Office strives to educate and empower the University community to appropriately manage risks and protect OHIO’s information and systems. This effort is facilitated through policies, standards, and information security risk management program, as well as other tools and guidance that are provided to the University community. This modern approach creates a safe computing environment in which the University community can teach, learn, and conduct research.
For additional information about OHIO’s security resources, see: