The University of Iowa is committed to ensuring the accessibility of electronic, information technology resources, and facilities used by members of the university community and general public. This commitment supports the university’s mission of teaching, research and service, and is maintained in accordance with relevant federal and state laws.

Accessible means that individuals with disabilities are able to independently acquire the same information, engage in the same interactions, and enjoy the same services within the same timeframe as individuals without disabilities, with substantially equivalent ease of use.

What can you do now?

Learn easy steps for digital accessibility.

Answering your questions

Check out the answers to the questions from the UI Community.

Contact the ADA Coordinator

Meet Tiffini Stevenson Earl and reach out to her with any questions.

Understanding Accessibility

Learn more about the importance of accessibility, barriers to accessibility, and the perspectives of individuals with disabilities.

Accessibility Training Opportunities

We never stop learning. We strive to educate our students, faculty, and staff about why accessibility matters for everyone by providing resources, training and assistance.

Ask a Digital Accessibility Question

What do you need to become compliant and fully digitally accessible? Join the conversation. Ask the questions and we will post the answers.

Report a Barrier

Help us identify restrictions to access by reporting any accessibility barriers that you encounter. The more we know, the better we can serve all Hawkeyes.

News

Have Questions About Accessibility in ICON?

Monday, October 6, 2025
Drop by 2523 University Capitol Centre from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Fridays through Nov. 21 for in-person accessibility support. No appointment required. OTLT staff will be available to help instructors make ICON course sites and digital documents more accessible. They'll also assist instructors in taking advantage of tools like TidyUP and Ally to simplify the process.

Build your digital accessibility skills with convenient training options

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Making small changes to your daily habits will help the University of Iowa ensure that all individuals can easily access its digital materials, as required by federal law. Learn about the training options available.

Campus Websites Continue to Make Progress

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Accessibility Task Force
Iowa’s push for digital accessibility continues to deliver results—thanks to the commitment of web owners, IT partners, and content creators across campus.

Digital Accessibility Guidance for Common Challenges

Monday, June 16, 2025
Accessibility Task Force
This guidance outlines practical expectations for addressing digital accessibility in areas where challenges frequently arise. These are not “gaps” in compliance, but rather areas where additional clarity, support, or prioritization is often needed. The goal is to help campus units make informed, sustainable decisions about how to manage accessibility in both new and existing content.

Digital Accessibility: 11 Things You Can Do

Monday, June 2, 2025
Regardless of your role, you can contribute to an accessible and inclusive technology presence on your campus. Familiarize yourself with some core practices that will generally improve the experience for people with and without disabilities. By themselves, these will not make your content fully accessible, but they will improve both accessibility and usability. You may already know some or all of these practices; now see how they intersect with digital accessibility.