Accessibility

The University of Iowa is committed to ensuring the accessibility of electronic and information technology resources 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.

Accessibility policies, protocols, and references

This collection of University of Iowa Information Technology policies and procedures contain acceptable use, security, networking, administrative, and academic policies that have been developed to supplement and clarify University of Iowa policy. 

They are incorporated into the University of Iowa Operations Manual by reference, per the Policy on Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources

Accessibility Policy

IT Accessibility Website

Iowa Board of Regents IT Policy

Disability Protection Policy and Accessibility Statement 

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