Accessibility at Western

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"For people without disabilities technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities technology makes things possible."

IBM Training Manual, 1991

Building accessibility into Western Washington University’s culture is not only the right thing to do, but also has many benefits to the campus community. Accessible technologies let all people at Western learn, work, and contribute in their own way.

Compliance Info

Get Support

Student Accommodations
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Employee Accommodations
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Create Inclusive Experiences

Take Accessibility Training
Explore the Accessibility Guide

Students

Faculty

Content Creators

Web Developers

Reach Out

Carly Gerard

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Web Accessibility Engineer

She/Her/Hers

(360) 650-3944 | Remote, OM 360

David Engebretson Jr.

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Digital Technologies Accessibility Coordinator

he/him/his

(360) 650-7755 | OM 360/365

Report a Barrier

Are there Western webpages that doesn't have enough color contrast, or doesn't work with a keyboard?

Are there challenges getting around Canvas, or into a building?

We want to fix it—let us know.

Barrier Report Form