Accessibility at MSU
Michigan State University is committed to providing accessible digital experiences for everyone, including persons with disabilities. The MSU Digital Accessibility Policy defines the accessibility requirements for university websites and digital content. Content that is not fully accessible to individuals with disabilities can be reported to the university through the inaccessible digital content report form. The Digital Accessibility Liaisons program provides a point of contact for every MSU unit. Some specific units that provide accessibility services are listed below:
Office of the ADA Coordinator
MSU’s Office of the ADA Coordinator facilitates the University’s compliance with its Disability & Reasonable Accommodation, Anti-Discrimination and Web Accessibility policies, as well as the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, Michigan’s Persons with Disabilities Act of 1975, and other laws and regulations prohibiting disability discrimination and harassment.
Visit the Office of the ADA Coordinator website.
President's Advisory Committee on Disability Issues (PACDI)
The President's Advisory Committee on Disability Issues was established in 1987 to ensure broad institutional input on matters relating to persons with disabilities of all characteristics at MSU. According to its bylaws, the committee is responsible for advising the president on university policies, programs, and procedures affecting persons with disabilities in the university community.
Visit the President's Advisory Committee on Disability Issues website.
Instructional Technology and Development Team
The Instructional Technology and Development Team within MSU IT provides accessibility consultation and training services to MSU faculty, staff and students. They provide:
- Guidance for instructors on how to design accessible courses and materials
- Advice on how to provide accommodations for students
- Training in creating and remediating documents
Visit the Instructional Technology and Development Team website.
Library Accessibility Services
The MSU Libraries are committed to providing equal access to library collections, services, and facilities for all library users. It is a priority for the MSU Libraries to select and acquire, whenever possible, resources and technologies that are accessible to all and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Visit the Library Accessibility Services website.
Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD)
RCPD leads MSU in maximizing ability and opportunity for full participation by qualified individuals with disabilities. RCPD assesses and documents disabilities, academic and workplace needs, and builds and facilitates individual plans for reasonable accommodations for students, faculty and staff.
Visit the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities website.
MSU Tower Guard
Tower Guard is a second-year student organization dedicated to serving the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD) at Michigan State University. Tower Guard collaborates with the RCPD to help scribe for exams, create more accessible textbooks, hold one-on-one tutoring, and build a more inclusive environment for all Spartans.
Visit the MSU Tower Guard website.
Accommodating Technology Committee (ATC)
The Accommodating Technology Committee (ATC) is committed to enhancing accessibility at MSU. We explore ways by which educational tools can be rendered accessible to the entire University, regardless of specific abilities and disabilities. Members review and recommend universally designed teaching and learning tools with the vision that these choices will become available to students, staff, and faculty members throughout our campus.