Knowledge and Advocacy

Overview

At the University of Denver, we believe that diversity enriches the lives of everyone on campus and creates a more inclusive community for all. As a part of diversity and inclusiveness efforts, there are several ways for you to advocate for a culture of accessibility at DU. 

The Knowledge Base will provide you with valuable information from this website, campus resources or other accessibility-focused entities. We want you to become familiar with this information and challenge yourself to help make a more accessible and accommodating campus for everyone.

On this page:

Tools for Checking for Accessibility

Books in Alternate Format

Students who need and have an approved accommodation for alternate format text can request books through the Student Disability Services (SDS). The resources below are also beneficial for independence-building and for personal and post-college reading.

Be sure to verify that your purchase will work with your specific software as there are many variables and restrictions on files from certain vendors.

Closed Captioning

Dictation Software

Note-taking Technology

Text-to-Speech and Literacy Software

Professional Development

Outside Resources

Advocacy

  • Accept and Adopt: If accessibility is new to you, start small! And then keep practicing what you learn. You can gather valuable information from this website, campus resources or other accessibility-focused entities.
  • Build and Encourage Community Awareness: Learn more about accessibility principles and organize trainings for your colleagues. When you find something especially helpful in accessibility or providing accommodations, share this with others.
  • Know Laws and Policies: There are certain rules and regulations DU must adhere to for accessibility. Become familiar with these and challenge yourself to help make a more accessible and accommodating campus for everyone.
  • Practice: Make accessibility part of your workflow. For example, run any PDFs you plan to share through text-recognition software so that students using assistive technologies can still access the information.
  • Reach Out With Questions: Feel free to ask questions as you "accessify" your courses, programs or other campus activities.  If you've not found the answer or resource your looking for here contact one of the offices below, they will be happy to assist you.