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Accessibility at UMass Dartmouth

Commitment to accessibility

UMass Dartmouth is committed to providing equal access to all university programs, services, activities, and digital properties. In alignment with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504, Section 508, and the U.S. Department of Justice’s 2024 Web Accessibility Final Rule, the university strives to ensure that our community members and visitors have equitable opportunities to participate and engage.

Digital accessibility

UMass Dartmouth is committed to ensuring our websites, applications, and course content accessible in accordance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. We recognize that accessibility is an ongoing process and continue to make improvements based on testing, user feedback, and evolving best practices.

  • Support for assistive technologies such as screen readers and voice recognition software
  • Mobile-friendly, responsive web design
  • Semantic HTML5 and structured headings
  • Skip navigation links for keyboard users
  • Descriptive link text and alt text for images
  • High contrast color schemes
  • Reduced motion support for users with sensory sensitivities

Contact: Web Development — webdevelopment@umassd.edu

Student accessibility services

The Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS) coordinates accommodations for students with disabilities, ensuring equal access to academics and campus life.

Employee accommodations

Employees seeking workplace accommodations should contact Human Resources / ADA Coordinator.

Contact: Submit an inquiry to HR

Campus & facilities accessibility

UMass Dartmouth provides accessible facilities across campus, including classrooms, residence halls, and public spaces.

  • Accessible entrances, ramps, and elevators
  • Reserved accessible parking
  • Guidance on requesting facility accommodations

Contact: Facilities Management — facilities@umassd.edu

Accessible transportation

Schedule transportation to on-campus locations. 

Contact: transportation@umassd.edu.

Event accessibility

University events are expected to be inclusive and accessible. Participants may request services such as interpreters, captioning, or other accommodations. Event organizers should provide clear methods for participants to request accommodations in advance.

Reporting accessibility barriers

If you encounter a barrier to access, we welcome feedback on both physical and digital accessibility. We encourage you to use our Report an Accessibility Issue form. All reports are reviewed, and reasonable efforts will be made to address requests promptly. You may also contact us directly:

Governance & oversight

The UMass Dartmouth ADA Technology Compliance Committee works in coordination with university leadership to support compliance, training, and resources related to accessibility. This group oversees digital accessibility initiatives and ensures alignment with state and federal requirements.

Resources