Accessibility Portal
The presence of students, faculty, and staff with disabilities adds to the university's diversity and richness. A basic understanding of accessibility is necessary to create an accessible and accepting environment. My hope is that this portal helps serve this purpose.
Together forward,
President Douglas D. Baker
Resources
Accommodations
- Academic Accommodations
- Accommodations for Employees
- Housing & Dining Accommodations and Modifications
- Campus Activities and Events - request the sponsoring department for accommodations
Parking & Transportation
Technology & Communications
Student Resources
Facilities
Faculty Resources
- Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center Resources for Accessible Teaching
- General Suggestions on Teaching Students with Disabilities
University of California - Berkeley Disabled Students' Program - The Faculty Room
University of Washington - DO-IT Program - Fast Facts for Faculty
Ohio State University - ADA Coordinator's Office - Heath Resource Center
George Washington University - National Youth Transitions Center - Teaching Students with Disabilities Guide
Yale College
Accessibility Statement for Course Syllabi
NIU faculty and staff are asked to include the following statement in in every syllabus:
"Northern Illinois University is committed to providing an accessible educational environment in collaboration with the Disability Resource Center (DRC). Any student requiring an academic accommodation due to a disability should let his or her faculty member know as soon as possible. Students who need academic accommodations based on the impact of a disability will be encouraged to contact the DRC if they have not done so already. The DRC is located on the 4th floor of the Health Services Building, and can be reached at 815-753-1303 or drc@niu.edu."
Disability and Accessibility Tutorial
Perspectives on Disability, NIU's first MOOC
See the introductory trailer on YouTube
View the "Week 7 - Education—Post-secondary (college)" playlist on YouTube
Register for Perspectives on Disability
This online course is free and open to everyone.
Partners
Disability Resource Center
(Accommodations for students)
Health Services Building, Fourth Floor
Phone: 815- 753-1303 (voice/TTY)
Fax: 815-753-9570
E-mail: drc@niu.edu
Presidential Commission on Persons with Disabilities
(University-wide advocate promoting awareness, educating the university community, and assisting individuals on disability-related issues)
Email: PCPD@niu.edu
