Clemson University's Accessibility Web Portal
Welcome to Clemson University's Accessibility Web Portal, the centralized accessibility resource for Clemson students, employees, and visitors.
According to CDC statistics, approximately 26% of the U.S. population is identified has having a disability. In 2020, that would equate to approximately 6,900 Clemson students and 1,500 Clemson employees. Clemson University is committed to providing everyone with a diverse range of hearing, movement, sight, cognitive, and linguistic abilities the opportunity to access and participate in the Clemson experience. Whether you are a content author, developer, or person with a temporary, permanent, or situational impairment, the Accessibility Portal is designed to help you make a better tomorrow.
Access
Find out how to gain access to accommodations, accessibility services, sporting events, and barrier reporting interfaces at Clemson.
Learn
Learn about the laws, policies, and best practices for implementing accessibility through campus events, conferences, webinars, recorded trainings, guides, and other resources.
Connect
Connect with on and off campus accessibility-focused professionals, interest groups, communities, and programs.
Report Barriers
Help keep Clemson's Staff aware of accessibility barriers on campus, in University supported digital tools, and in Clemson-created digital content by using the reporting forms linked below.
What Students Say About Clemson Accessibility
“With reasonable accommodations, I know that blindness is not the characteristic that defines me or my future.”
Neel ShethBiological Sciences Student“Clemson really leads the way and sets the standard in how to treat students with disabilities.”
Hunter GossettCounselor Education Student“Two of my biggest benefits[...] is the opportunity to have open dialogue with the community [...] and talk about what it means to be a student with a documented disability on campus.”
Mauri LeonardManagement Student
What's New in Clemson Accessibility
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Common Questions
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What accessibility laws and standards are Clemson required to follow?
Clemson University is required to adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (specifically Sections 503, 504, and 508), and a few other laws that are loosely related to accessibility.
Clemson University also has an ITC Accessibility policy that requires conformance to WCAG 2.0 AA standards.
Visit our Laws and Policies page for more information.
- What practical things can I do to improve Clemson Accessibility?
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How do I request or learn about available accommodations?
Accommodations are handled by the Student Accessibility Services office and the Office of Access and Equity. To learn which office you should go to as well as how to get more information, visit our Accommodations and Services page.
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Where can I find game day (sporting event) accessibility information?
Visit our Game Day Accessibility page for more information.
This site is developed and maintained by the Clemson University Accessibility Commission
and was last updated by commission member, Michelle Tuten.
