About the Accessibility Network

The Accessibility Network is a collective group of departments across the university empowering the UC community to create and maintain an accessible, inclusive digital experience for people with all ranges of abilities.

The network provides comprehensive support for eAccessibility standards at the university, including strategic policies and direction, process development, education, and implementation. This program will drive the establishment and sustainability of eAccessibility as part of our core commitment to provide an inclusive student environment.​​​

The Network

The Accessibility Network is made up of four layers to provide oversight, policy, support and implementation.  Each layer has a purpose and commitment to the network. 

  • Sponsor Committee
  • Steering Committee
  • Core Team
  • University Liaisons

Senior University Leadership who enable success through institutional leadership and resource provision.

  • Sr. VP Administration & Finance
  • Sr. VP and Provost Academic Affairs
  • VP Equity & Inclusion
  • VP Student Affairs
  • VP & CIO Information Technology
  • Faculty Senate Chair
  • AVP Marketing & Communications

Senior leaders of University offices that are integral to the organizational effectiveness of accessibility initiatives.

  • VP Student Affairs
  • VP & CIO Information Technology
  • AVP Innovations & Partnerships
  • Executive Director for Accessibility
  • VP Undergraduate Affairs
  • AVP Enterprise Academic Technologies
  • Director of Accessibility Resources, UC Blue Ash
  • AVP Administration & Finance
  • SVP & Chief HR Officer
  • AVP, Chief Risk Officer, Enterprise Risk Management
  • VP Administration & Finance
  • Executive Director of Office of Equal Opportunity & Access
  • Director of Communications, Office of the Provost
  • Associate Director Information Technology
  • Instructor Lindner College of Business
  • AVP Marketing & Communications

Accessibility subject matter experts distributed among five business units university-wide, working together to provide a comprehensive support network for eAccessibility standards.

  • Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning
    Incorporate accessibility as an essential branch of inclusion pedagogy
  • IT@UC
    Build, implement and enable accessible real world technical solutions and enterprise systems
  • Office of Institutional Accessibility
    Connect compliance standards and best practices in inclusion of the disabled community 
  • Marketing & Communications
    Present an accessible front door to the university
  • Accessibility Resources
    Directly serve and advocate on behalf of disabled community to lead efforts in equity

Representatives from colleges and academic units who facilitate communication about needs and initiatives.  If you are interested in becoming a liaison for your department please send an email to the Accessibility Network.