{"id":98,"date":"2020-08-03T11:05:22","date_gmt":"2020-08-03T18:05:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/?page_id=98"},"modified":"2026-04-30T11:57:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T18:57:27","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"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=\"2048\" height=\"1463\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-15\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/Bovard-with-Hahn-Plaza-Photo-by-Gus-Ruelas.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/Bovard-with-Hahn-Plaza-Photo-by-Gus-Ruelas.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/Bovard-with-Hahn-Plaza-Photo-by-Gus-Ruelas-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/Bovard-with-Hahn-Plaza-Photo-by-Gus-Ruelas-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/Bovard-with-Hahn-Plaza-Photo-by-Gus-Ruelas-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/Bovard-with-Hahn-Plaza-Photo-by-Gus-Ruelas-1568x1120.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><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>About<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">The Office of Institutional Accessibility (OIA) oversees efforts to ensure equitable access and full participation for individuals with disabilities in all USC programs and services. In its work to support USC\u2019s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related federal and state laws, OIA works closely with units on initiatives throughout USC, including, but not limited to:&nbsp;<\/p>\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 class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS), the campus unit that serves students with disabilities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Interactive Process Center of Expertise (IPCOE) supports employees with disabilities, their managers, and HR Partners in determining and implementing reasonable accommodations in the workplace.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Campus units on matters as diverse as Digital\/EIT accessibility, ongoing barrier removal, path of travel obligations, and access to USC athletic, cultural, and other events.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduate and Undergraduate Student Government to support their efforts in representing students with disabilities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">As part of its charge, the OIA is available to provide training, consultation, information, and appropriate referrals for disability-related issues. The office also actively participates in numerous campus-wide committees that focus on equity and inclusion issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Office of Institutional Accessibility Contacts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>General Inquiries<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:accessibility@usc.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accessibility@usc.edu<\/a> &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADA Compliance Leadership<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Email: <a href=\"https:\/\/mailto:streetc@usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">streetc@usc.edu<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Faculty\/Staff Accommodations<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Email: <a href=\"https:\/\/mailto:employeeada@usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employeeada@usc.edu<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Student Accommodations<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Email: <a href=\"https:\/\/mailto:osasfrontdesk@usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">osasfrontdesk@usc.edu<\/a>&nbsp;<br>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/osas.usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Student Accessibility Services<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Digital Accessibility<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Email: <a href=\"https:\/\/mailto:digitalaccessibility@usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digitalaccessibility@usc.edu<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Event Accessibility<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Email: <a href=\"https:\/\/mailto:eventaccessibility@usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eventaccessibility@usc.edu<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ADA\/504 Barriers<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/report-a-barrier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USC Report a Barrier form<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Facility Emergencies<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Contact: <a href=\"https:\/\/fpm.usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facilities Management Services<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discrimination\/Harassment<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Workplace conduct: <a href=\"https:\/\/mailto:ope@usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ope@usc.edu<\/a>&nbsp;<br>Protected class issues: <a href=\"https:\/\/mailto:ocrc@usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ocrc@usc.edu<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transportation and Parking&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/transnet.usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USC Transportation at University Park Campus<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/transnet.usc.edu\/index.php\/navigating-with-a-disability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USC Parking \u2013 Navigating with a Disability<\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/transnet.usc.edu\/index.php\/disabled-access-to-road-transportation-dart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disabled Access to Road Transportation<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/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. We would be happy to work with you to design a training to meet your needs or provide a consultation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/contact\/request-a-consultation\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Office of Institutional Accessibility (OIA) oversees efforts to ensure equitable access and full participation for individuals with disabilities in all USC programs and services. In its work to support USC\u2019s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related federal and state laws, OIA works closely with units on initiatives throughout USC, including,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":7,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/tpl-full-width.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-98","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"single-post-image":false,"gb-block-post-grid-landscape":false,"gb-block-post-grid-square":false,"gform-image-choice-sm":false,"gform-image-choice-md":false,"gform-image-choice-lg":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Nicholas Santillan","author_link":"https:\/\/accessibility.usc.edu\/author\/nsantill\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"The Office of Institutional Accessibility (OIA) oversees efforts to ensure equitable access and full participation for individuals with disabilities in all USC programs and services. 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