The university is committed to diversity and inclusiveness with the goal of providing an accessible, usable and welcoming environment for faculty, staff, students, applicants, visitors, and participants in programs and services.
We strive for an inclusive approach to all aspects of accessibility on campus and to have all members of the campus community engaged in shared responsibility for accessibility of our programs, services, and activities.
This website serves as a resource and centralization of accessibility and accommodations related information for the campus community.
Accessibility Offices
The university has offices dedicated to providing accommodations and ensuring accessibility and inclusion across our campus.
Accessibility Advisory Committees
Advisory committees evaluate and review the accessibility of our facilities, programs, and services and determine if gaps exist and examine ways that our campus might improve overall quality and access.
Accessible Event Planning
Find guidance and resources to help you host an accessible event, including preparing for and handling requests for disability accommodations and modifications.
IT Accessibility Guidelines
WCAG 2.0 provides success criteria for measuring web accessibility, as well as providing useful metrics for products and services that are not specifically web based.
Creating Accessible Documents
When creating content, there are a few basic steps that should be followed in order to assure your content is accessible.
Creating Accessible Videos
Videos should be produced and delivered in ways that ensure that all members of the audience can access their content.
The University of Arkansas Disability Awareness Recognition Award 2023
The Office of Accommodation and Accessible Services (OEOC-AAS) in collaboration with the Center for Educational Access (CEA) want to recognize the efforts of campus community members whose efforts help to create an "ADA Friendly" campus and a sense of belonging for all individuals with disabilities. These awards highlight the importance of the involvement of the entire campus community in providing accommodations and promoting accessibility. As we strive to become a campus where accessibility is universal. Those receiving awards will be those members of the University of Arkansas community that have helped propel us in that direction.
10/25/23 - University of Arkansas Disability Recognition Awards – in-person event from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Arkansas Union room - 507-509, Chancellor Charles F. Robinson to open the formal awards ceremony at 11:30 am. Awards recipients to be recognized at 12:00 pm. Refreshments will be provided.
Calendar of events for Disability Awareness Month (Oct 1 - 31):
- 10/2/24 - OEOC webinar - presented by the EEOC - Veteran Focused Approach to the ADA. 12pm to 1pm (Central).
- 10/8/24 – OEOC webinar - presented by UA Partners for Inclusion: Proactive Strategies for Building a Disability-Inclusive Workplace. 10am to 11am. Click to register.
- 10/16/24 – OEOC Webinar - presented by the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) - Accommodating Educational Professionals: Meeting Workplace Needs with Assistive Technology (AT). 9am to 10am. Click to Register.
- 10/18/24 - UREC in colaboration with U.S. Amputee Football Federation: UREC/Ampputee Socer Event and UREC Sports Complex at 5pm.
- 10//22/24 - Disabilities Resource Fair - CEA in collaboration with SOURCES for Community Independent Living from 10am-1pm at ARKU International Connections Lounge.
- 10/30/24 - U of A Disability Awareness Awards at ARKU 507-511, 11am to 1pm. Opening video remarks by noted disability rights and independent living leader, Lex Rrieden. Awardees will be celebrated and presented awards. Beverages and appetizers will be awarded.
- TBA - Wheelchair Basketball with Ozark Adaptive Sports at UREC - Rob
- TBA - ADA Parking Communication Campaign - University Housing
Statement of Nondiscrimination
It is the policy of the University of Arkansas (University) to provide equal access and opportunity to qualified persons with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990; and the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008. The University prohibits discrimination based on disability in all services, programs and activities, aspects of the application process and employment relationship. The University will make good faith efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants, employees, students, visitors, and participants in programs and services.