The Ohio State University's (OSU’s) ADA Coordinator's Office guides the University's efforts to move beyond compliance and toward seamless access. As the University's focal point for disability-related initiatives, the ADA Coordinator's Office collaborates with University offices, government agencies, and advocacy groups to inform decision-making and ensure University compliance with state and federal mandates. Our office processes accommodations for staff, faculty, and visitors to the University, and addresses accessibility issues and reports of disability-based discrimination on campus.
 

The Twenty Fourth Annual Multiple Perspective On Access, Inclusion & Disability Conference

April 8-9, 2024 at The Ohio State University - Columbus, Ohio

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act.  Signed by President Nixon on September 26, 1973, Section 504 launched the United States on a journey towards seamless access.  The first leg, moving from statute to regulation, took nearly 4 years, and included a lawsuits, protests, and the longest occupation of a federal building in US history. The regulations provided a foundation for the ADA and continue to propel us towards seamless access. As we celebrate fifty years, what are the lessons learned along the way?  What are the next steps in our ongoing journey? 

Multiple Perspective’s ongoing exploration of disability as seen in the human condition, societal evolution. Lived experience focused through multiple lenses and reflected in the structure of work, education, and leisure; law and medicine; government and family.

Live Captioning and Online Events

In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, many university events that would have otherwise been in-person are now being planned on a digital platform. Learn more about which events should be captioned and how the ADA Coordinator's Office can assist.

Revised Policy: Access for Individuals with Disabilities

The purpose of this policy is to provide an inclusive and accessible university environment for all qualified individuals with disabilities.

Give Disability Access Feedback and Report Concerns

Please inform our ADA Coordinator's Office if you have comments, concerns, or complaints about your experience with any of the university's employees, services, programs, or facilities.