Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is a day on the third Thursday of every May (this year – May 16, 2024) to raise awareness about digital access and inclusion. GAAD tries to get everyone thinking, talking, and learning about digital accessibility. The term “A11y” in the title stands for accessibility. A numeronym is a number-based […]
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Siteimprove is an automated website checking tool, with features that identify accessibility barriers for a website owner to review and correct. JHU has a site license for this product. While automated website checking tools only catch about 30 to 40 percent of accessibility barriers, using Siteimprove is an important step in identifying and fixing web […]
Digital Accessibility Initiatives at JHU
Johns Hopkins University has a number of digital accessibility initiatives in the works. More information on them is detailed below. The JHU Digital Accessibility (EIT) Working Group consists of key staff and faculty across JHU and will make recommendations on processes to develop accessible JHU websites, course materials, software tools, multimedia and electronic communication. Accessible […]
Please note: A clinician with expertise in the area of the condition following best practices in the field and not related to the student should complete this form. In order for us to provide disability-related services and accommodation, we need to establish that this individual has a physical or mental impairment that limits one or […]
Johns Hopkins University is committed to providing students with disabilities equitable and inclusive experiences in courses, programs and activities. Student Disability Services (SDS) is the designated office that approves and coordinates accommodations, working in conjunction with the students, faculty and staff to provide access in a given course. Students with disabilities have the responsibility to: […]
Student Disability Services (SDS) has moved to a new university-wide database called Accommodation Information Management (AIM). Requests for accommodations will be made using AIM: SDS acknowledges the disruption and impact the coronavirus has had on the lives of many students with disabilities. Please contact your SDS coordinator for additional support. You can also find resources […]
Grievance Procedures for Students with Disabilities
Johns Hopkins University is committed to ensuring our programs and services are accessible and inclusive. The University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which afford protection from discrimination for otherwise qualified students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who believe they were denied equal access in […]
Grievance Procedures for Students with Disabilities
Johns Hopkins University is committed to ensuring our programs and services are accessible and inclusive. The University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which afford protection from discrimination for otherwise qualified students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who believe they were denied equal access in […]
Making Events Accessible — a checklist
Johns Hopkins University strives to make all its programs and activities accessible to those who want to attend. This includes physical and programmatic access/accessibility. Accomplishing this goal requires coordination across campus, as well as the participation of those seeking an accommodation. However, primary responsibility for accessibility rests with the event organizer. The university will make […]