{"id":100,"date":"2020-08-03T11:05:22","date_gmt":"2020-08-03T18:05:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/?page_id=100"},"modified":"2025-11-10T13:16:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T21:16:14","slug":"accessibility-at-usc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/accessibility-at-usc\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessibility at USC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"784\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1237\" alt=\"Accessibility at USC\" src=\"https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/09\/accessibility-at-usc-banner-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/09\/accessibility-at-usc-banner-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/09\/accessibility-at-usc-banner-300x92.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/09\/accessibility-at-usc-banner-1024x314.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/09\/accessibility-at-usc-banner-768x235.jpg 768w, https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/09\/accessibility-at-usc-banner-1536x471.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/09\/accessibility-at-usc-banner-2048x627.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Accessibility at USC<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-usc-group-content-width is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Accessibility requires a community approach where departments and individuals are critical partners in working towards the equitable inclusion of all members&nbsp;of the&nbsp;USC community. Guided by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADA-AA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and California state laws, USC strives to provide equitable access to all programs and services for our students, employees, and guests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-desktop\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-20-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-usc-group-content-width is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:85px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-mob uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Working towards a culture of accessibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-usc-group-content-width is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>USC proactively seeks to create an accessible campus with inclusive events, programs, and facilities.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Office of Institutional Accessibility&nbsp;(OIA)&nbsp;helps to resolve disability-related concerns through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Effective oversight of the&nbsp;interactive&nbsp;process&nbsp;between the&nbsp;university&nbsp;and individuals with disabilities seeking program modifications&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training for members of the USC community&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oversight of policies and practices that impact individuals with disabilities&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>USC&#8217;s primary source for&nbsp;answers&nbsp;about accessibility issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-desktop\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-desktop\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-media-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/09\/accessibility-at-usc-digital-1-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1238 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/09\/accessibility-at-usc-digital-1-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/09\/accessibility-at-usc-digital-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/09\/accessibility-at-usc-digital-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/09\/accessibility-at-usc-digital-1.jpg 1065w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital accessibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn best practices for developing accessible websites,&nbsp;videos, and other digital materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-mob uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-usc-button-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/accessibility-at-usc\/digital-accessibility\/\">Find digital accessibility-related information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-media-fill\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event accessibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating accessible events is a shared responsibility. Learn more about how to plan your event with accessibility in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-mob uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-usc-button-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/institutional-accessibility\/event-accessibility\/\">Find event accessibility-related information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/09\/accessibility-at-usc-event-1-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1240 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/09\/accessibility-at-usc-event-1-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/09\/accessibility-at-usc-event-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/09\/accessibility-at-usc-event-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/09\/accessibility-at-usc-event-1.jpg 1065w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-media-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/09\/accessibility-at-usc-campus-1-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1241 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/09\/accessibility-at-usc-campus-1-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/09\/accessibility-at-usc-campus-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/09\/accessibility-at-usc-campus-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/09\/accessibility-at-usc-campus-1.jpg 1065w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Campus accessibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are a prospective student, alumni, or visitor to our campus,&nbsp;USC is committed to the equitable and full inclusion of diverse learners into every aspect of campus life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-mob uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-usc-button-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/institutional-accessibility\/campus-accessibility\/\">Find campus accessibility-related information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-mob uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-desktop\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-base-20-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-usc-group-content-width is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Request a&nbsp;consultation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The Office of Institutional Accessibility collaborates with campus partners to provide education and outreach throughout campus. 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