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AccessMU Center

The AccessMU Center is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible digital experience for all students. Our responsibilities include conducting accessible document and procurement reviews, providing assistive technology and textbook accommodations for students, delivering comprehensive training programs, and offering robust captioning support services to ensure equitable access to information.

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About Us

Meet the AccessMU Center staff, and learn about our efforts to advance accessible technology at Miami.

AccessMU student operates a book scanner. A staff member is seen in the background.

Policy and Procurement

Learn how Miami ensures that the technology purchased, used, developed or maintained by the university is accessible to all.

AccessMU Center intern demonstrates a smartpen to a student

Student Resources

Connect to a variety of assistive technology, learning resources, and support.

A student intern works on a captioning project

Faculty and Staff Resources

Learn about roles and responsibilities, and explore resources that will help you design accessible content.

Training and Support

Creating accessible content is vital for a successful digital experience. Removing barriers will broaden your audience, make websites more user-friendly, improve Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and meet web accessibility standards.

Learn more about these standards and ways to create accessible content.

Janet Peters demonstrates assistive technology at the 2017 Access For All symposium

Upcoming Events

Tell Us!

We are working to create a more accessible environment at Miami University because we believe in providing equal access and equal opportunity to everyone, regardless of disability or special needs. If you are facing an accessibility barrier or simply want to share your thoughts on how we can better accommodate the needs of the Miami community, we want to hear from you!

Access for All Accessibility Symposium

Accessibility plays an essential role in creating inclusive experiences and removing barriers. The annual Access for All: Accessibility Symposium highlights current issues and trends in accessibility, offering practical guidance on universal design and creating accessible materials for events, communications, classrooms, and more. This free event is open to anyone at Miami who wants to learn how to make our community more welcoming and accessible for all.

Contact AccessMU Center

316 Shriver Center
701 E. Spring St.
Oxford, OH 45056