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Accessibility

UNC-Chapel Hill is committed to providing a great experience for site users. Nothing in design or programming should impede the ability of users to navigate and access content. This page includes tips for using the site, resources for web developers and the campus community and a link for reporting digital access issues.

Report a Digital Accessibility Issue

Do you think content or features on a UNC-Chapel Hill website are inaccessible to individuals with disabilities?

Do you have comments or suggestions to improve the digital accessibility of a UNC-Chapel Hill website or online tool?

If so, please use the Digital Accessibility Office’s report form to let them know about your concerns.

Requesting Employee, Student, Applicant and Visitor Accommodations

For any questions you have about the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Policy on Accommodations, please contact:

Tiffany Bailey
Director of Equal Opportunity and ADA Coordinator
University Compliance Office
tmbailey@email.unc.edu
(919) 966-7545

Campus Resources

The University Compliance Office (UCO) Accommodations team works with students and employees to provide accommodations based on disability, religion, pregnancy, and pregnancy related conditions. The Accommodations team also operates the UCO’s Testing Center, where students approved for disability related testing accommodations can schedule to take their exams. Additionally, the Accommodations team partners with offices across campus, including the Digital Accessibility Office, to promote physical, digital, and programmatic accessibility. Please visit the UCO website for more information on resources including tutorials on how to use a free translation plugin for Google Chrome.

The Digital Accessibility Office (DAO) is available to help support the creation of accessible digital content including course content, websites, social media, etc. Any questions or concerns about Digital Accessibility can be sent to digital accessibility@unc.edu.

Facilities Services is committed to maintaining a campus that is safe, functional, and accessible for all members of the Carolina Community. To uphold this commitment, all renovations, fixture installations, furniture changes and other facility modifications must be reviewed by Facilities Services to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Before beginning any project that affects a physical space, campus entities must contact Facilities Service before engaging in the planning process. All project and work requests submitted through Facilities Services will automatically be reviewed for accessibility compliance. For more information, please contact Facilities Services.

Tips for improving your experience

Consider using the following methods to improve your experience on this site:

  • Explore your browser settings to find optimal conditions for your use, such as the best type size.
  • Check your browser for any features that will help access content.
  • Find descriptions of images in the alternative text recognizable by screen readers.

Tools for Campus Web Developers

While creating websites, developers at Carolina must utilize the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA to ensure compliance with UNC Standards and Federal requirements. For more information, consult Carolina’s Digital Accessibility Office.

Digital Accessibility trainings are available on specific topics, such as captioning and web accessibility.