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Media Accessibility

Web Accessibility

Duke's web accessibility website is designed to help people at Duke understand web accessibility requirements, Duke's Guidelines, and how to meet those standards. You'll find web accessibility definitions and terms, how to assess a website, how to fix problems, and where to get help.

Go to the Duke Web Accessibility Website

Assistive Technology & Tools

Assistive Technology (often abbreviated as AT) is an umbrella term for a piece of equipment, software, or product that can assist people with disabilities to perform tasks more easily or independently. At Duke, we strive to provide a wide range of available technologies to address the needs of every person.

Learn more about Assistive Technology at Duke

Convert a Document

Follow four easy steps to have your document converted into an alternative, accessible format. The result is delivered in your email inbox. You may upload one or more files, enter a URL to a file, or simply type in the text you wish to have converted.

Convert a Document into an Accessible Format

Events and Training Opportunities

Online Training

UCSF Medical Student Disability Services (MSDS) and UCSF Student Disability Services (SDS) in partnership with colleagues from around the country (Case Western Reserve University, Duke University, Northwestern University, Samuel Merritt University, Stanford University School of Medicine, the University of Washington, and Weill Cornell Medicine), developed The UCSF Faculty Training Series, an online video training series to guide faculty who work with students with disabilities.

View Faculty Training Videos

Events

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Getting Around

Duke University is committed to an accessible campus for students, staff and visitors.  Click on the link below for information on getting around Duke’s Campus as well as travel options in the immediate vicinity. Also provided is a listing of area locations for wheelchair rental or purchase.

Please note:  All on-campus tours and information sessions have been canceled through early May. The Karsh Alumni & Visitors Center is also closed throughout this time as well which means that if visitors decide to come to campus on their own, the usual set of accommodation services from the center will not be available.

Resources for Getting Around Duke and Durham

Duke Athletics: Game Day Information

Duke Athletics and Duke University welcome all persons with disabilities to our campus and athletic events. Information about available accessibility accommodations at our facilities is available by sport in the Duke A-Z Game Day Guides.

Game Day Guides

 

 

Information for Instructors

 As Duke University continues its efforts to welcome individuals with disabilities, the number of qualified students with disabilities has continued to increase. In order for the University to ensure timely exploration of necessary accommodations, academic units have identified individuals to serve as Disability Service Liaisons who work in collaboration with the Student Disability Access Office.

View Resources and Additional Information for Faculty/Instructors/Disability Liaisons.

Information for Employee Managers

The Disability Management System works closely with Employee Managers and Supervisors across the University and Health System during the interactive reasonable accommodation process. Managers have certain responsibilities as part of the process.

View Information for Managers.
 

Accessible Event Planning

Having a disability should not prevent anyone from participating in Duke events. Find guidance and resources to help you host an accessible event, including preparing for and handling requests for disability accommodations and modifications.

Plan for an Accessible Event or Meeting

Obtaining Interpreter(s)

Duke University is committed to providing access to programs and activities for individuals with disabilities.  Find information to request an American Sign Language interpreter including our interpreter provider and form to request interpreters.

View Information Required To Obtain Interpreter(s)

Duke Accommodation Fund

The Duke University/Health System Accommodation Fund is used to purchase disability-related equipment or services for faculty, staff, students, and visitors. The goal of the fund is to provide equal access to university programs for persons with disabilities.