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Our Commitment to Accessibility

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) welcomes and encourages participation in its programs and activities by all individuals. UAH does not discriminate on the basis of disability and ensures equal access to its programs, services, and activities, including digital content, in accordance with applicable law, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Digital accessibility is an integral component of program accessibility and effective communication. UAH develops, procures, and maintains digital content and information and communication technology (ICT) in alignment with recognized accessibility standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Reporting Accessibility Issues

UAH maintains a centralized process for identifying, tracking, and resolving accessibility barriers in digital content.

If you encounter an accessibility issue with a UAH website, application, or digital resource, please report the issue through the University’s official accessibility reporting system:

Accessibility Reporting Form

Email: accessibility@uah.edu

All submissions, whether through the reporting form or email, are centrally logged, tracked, and addressed in accordance with the University’s Digital Accessibility Policy (06.09.07) and established procedures.

You do not need to be affiliated with UAH to submit a concern.

Disability Discrimination Complaints

UAH does not discriminate on the basis of disability or other protected class. Concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of disability are addressed through the University’s Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy (06.10.02) and Non-Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Resolution Policy (06.10.03).

Individuals who believe they have experienced discrimination in violation of ADA Title II or Section 504 may file a complaint through the University’s Non-Discrimination grievance process by submitting a report through the Charger360 reporting tool.

Additional reporting options are available through the University’s Ethics Hotline. These processes provide for prompt and equitable resolution in accordance with applicable law.

Mission Accessible

Mission Accessible is UAH’s university-wide initiative to ensure that online course materials, websites, electronic documents, and campus technologies are accessible to all users. The initiative provides training, tools, and support to assist faculty and staff in meeting accessibility requirements and improving the usability of digital content.

Learn more about Mission Accessible.

Auxiliary Aids and Effective Communication

UAH provides appropriate auxiliary aids and services to ensure effective communication and equal access for individuals with disabilities. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Accessible electronic documents
  • Captioning and transcription service
  • Alternative formats upon request

Students may request auxiliary aids through Disability Support Services.

Employees may submit requests through their supervisor to Human Resources.

All other requests for auxiliary aids related to digital accessibility may be submitted through the centralized accessibility reporting system.

Institutional Responsibilities

Accessibility is a shared institutional responsibility. University units that create, manage, or procure digital content are responsible for ensuring that such content complies with applicable accessibility standards and institutional policy.

Oversight of digital accessibility is coordinated through designated University offices in accordance with the Digital Accessibility Policy. Compliance expectations apply to all University websites, applications, and digital resources.

Training and Resources

UAH provides training, guidance, and tools to support accessibility compliance, including:

  • Support for Students with disabilities
  • Support for Employees with disabilities
  • Digital accessibility training for faculty and staff
  • Guidance on creating accessible documents, media, and web content
  • Tools for evaluating and improving accessibility

Additional information is available through the University’s accessibility initiatives, including Mission Accessible.

For Students

For Employees

For Content Creators (Faculty and Staff)

  • Digital accessibility training
  • Guidance on creating accessible documents, media, and web content

Policies and Core Resources

Tools and Reference Resources

Free resources for individuals who may be experiencing health-related challenges, learning or processing needs, language barriers, or who are simply seeking general productivity tools for their daily work.

Additional information is available through Mission Accessible.

For general inquiries regarding digital accessibility, contact: Accessibility@uah.edu.

Accessibility barriers should be reported through the centralized reporting process described above.