Accessibility Services at Harvard

Digital Accessibility Services (DAS)

Digital Accessibility Services (DAS), part of Harvard University Information Technology, supports the Harvard community in making sure that everyone has the opportunity to access the university’s knowledge, ideas, and resources. DAS also maintains this website (accessibility.huit.harvard.edu).

Schedule a Consultation

DAS offers consultations and research support to find the best solutions for your accessibility needs—whether that's exploring new tools, sharing best practices, or advising on how to enhance your local services for content creators. Email digitalaccessibility@harvard.edu with questions or to schedule a consultation. 

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DAS poses smiling in front of a crimson Harvard banner. Left to Right: Suany, Jen, Jamie, Kyle, Janell, John, Curtis.

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Training and Support

Custom trainings: DAS can come to you! For groups of at least 10-12, DAS can present in-person or virtual trainings customized and directly relevant to what you're working on. Email DAS at digitalaccessibility@harvard.edu to schedule a training! 

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Instructor-led and Self-Paced Trainings

Digital Accessibility Services offers live instructor-led trainings for the Harvard community on topics such as content creation, development, documents, and testing. We also offer self-paced trainings that provide quick overviews of popular accessibility topics. 

DAS Office Hours

Not sure where to start with accessibility? We're here to help!

The Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) team is available to answer your questions and provide guidance and support to the Harvard community. We hold virtual office hours via Zoom. Stop by and say hello! 

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Assessment, Remediation, and Guidance 

DAS helps ensure your websites, documents, and multimedia are easy to use and accessible to everyone. We test your digital content to meet the university’s accessibility standards, offer practical guidance to fix any issues, and provide training so you can create and maintain accessible content with confidence.

Websites

DAS supports Harvard site owners and content creators by offering access to tools and services that help make websites more accessible. We can also connect you with trusted web development agencies specializing in accessibility.

Teaching and Learning

In support of the university's academic mission, DAS provides access to services like automated LMS accessibility testing and document conversion software, and we offer expert guidance on ensuring learning platforms are accessible to everyone.

Documents

DAS offers access to automated testing tools and can connect you with trusted document remediation vendors. Plus, our team is here to guide you through creating and fixing PDFs, documents, and slides to ensure accessibility for everyone.

Multimedia

DAS helps you access captioning and live-captioning services and offers expert guidance on making your video and audio content accessible to all.

Support for Accessibility Compliance

Policy Questions and Guidance

DAS supports teams in following the University’s Digital Accessibility Policy, and we provide guidance on policy procedures relating to digital content, course materials, multimedia, and procurement. 

We invite both the Harvard community and the public to submit accessibility issues using the Report a Web Accessibility Concern form.

Accessible Technology Procurement

DAS works with Harvard’s internal service owners to make sure both internal and third-party digital tools and platforms meet the university’s Digital Accessibility Policy. Our team reviews vendor documentation, consults directly with vendors, and provides assessments and remediation services to help maximize accessibility and ensure compliance. Email the DAS team at digitalaccessibility@harvard.edu to schedule a consultation with our procurement team. 

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