Accessibility Resources
Tutorials and Training
Accessibility affects everyone. The University of Montana offers the following tutorials, resources and courses to help faculty, staff, and students make digital content accessible and usable.
Training
The Office of Organizational Learning and Development (OOLD)
Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 2-3 p.m., via Zoom
All UM employees must create and maintain documents in a manner that ensures they are accessible, according to state and federal laws as well as UM policy. This overview of accessible document creation will cover basic Word features and tools to create usable and accessible documents, including PDFs.
Tutorials and Resources
- ADA National Network's OCR Video series
- UMOnline Accessibility
- UM Solutions Center: Accessible Technology Services guidance and requests for service
- Mansfield Library Accessibility Libguide
Resources
ADA / 504 Compliance: Equal access and accommodations
The University makes reasonable accommodations or program modifications to remove any barriers for full and equal participation.
The following resources are available to ensure UM remains an accessible, inclusive, and welcoming campus environment.
Accommodations & Modifications
Students
Office for Disability Equity - Academic accommodations and support for UM students with disabilities. ode@umontana.edu or (406) 243-2243.
Employees
Human Resource Services - Workplace accommodations for UM employees with disabilities and disability accommodation for UM job applicants. (406) 243-6766.
Library users
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library - Library accessibility services.
All users
Report Barrier Problems - Please report electronic, programmatic or physical access barriers. These include any barriers that interfere with equal participation in any University of Montana programs and facilities.
Electronic Accessibility
Accessible Technology Services (ATS) - ATS supports students and employees in creating and using accessible web, media, documents, course materials, education, assistive technology, and electronic and information technology resources. ATS provides document conversion, audio and video captioning, assistive technology support, and consultation. ats@umontana.edu
Office for Disability Equity Faculty and Staff Resources
Mansfield Library Resources for Remote Research & Instruction
University Housing
Students: UM Housing - Housing accommodations for UM students with disabilities.
Employees: request housing modifications through Human Resource Services
Events
Below are popular event venues at the University of Montana campus:
Washington-Grizzly Stadium - Accessible entrances, elevators, accessible restrooms, and areas of rescue assistance in the stadium.
Adams Center - Accessible seating, ticketing, parking, assistive listening devices, elevators, interpreting services, service animals, emergencies, and evaluation.
University Center - Accessible entrances, elevator, accessible restrooms, parking, and areas of rescue assistance.
Performance Arts/Radio Television Center (PARTV) - accessible entrances, restrooms, and elevators.
Facilities & Parking
Access Updates - Notifications on elevator outages and other physical barriers on the UM campus.
Campus Map - Physical access, including parking, curb cuts, priority snow routes, and building descriptions.
Parking - Accessible parking spaces and disability parking permits for UM campus.