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Join us for Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024!

OVCDEI is cosponsoring Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a virtual event hosted by the University of Minnesota. Join us on May 16, 2024, for a day of learning and dialog on the theme “Built Without Barriers.”

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Upcoming Events & Trainings

OAE hosts an ongoing series of events and trainings. Please see the “upcoming events” area below, or click the button to view our full calendar. Join us in the effort to make Illinois a more equitable, accessible, and inclusive campus for all!

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Welcome to the Office for Access & Equity

OAE is part of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
We are here to help you with a variety of resources and services to foster a more equitable, accessible, and inclusive campus community.

Have you encountered an accessibility barrier?

If you come across barriers to campus accessibility, including in physical spaces, technology, or university services, we can help. Click here to learn more or submit a report.

Report A Barrier form

Announcing AccessLab@Illinois!

Learn about accessible technology and ergonomic aids for your workspace, and experiment with options before or after you apply for an accommodation.

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Upcoming Events

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How Can We Help?

Accessibility & Accommodations

Accessibility & Accommodations Division

Disability, parking, pregnancy/parenting, and religious accommodations for employees
Support for campus accessibility in facilities, instruction, and technology

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Discrimination & Harassment

Equal Employment Opportunity Division

Support for employees experiencing discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, or retaliation
Investigations of misconduct complaints
Ensuring due process, equity, and accountability

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