Disability Access Statements

General event access statement 

When marketing an event (online or print) include an opportunity for individuals to reach out to you.  An example statement to include is: 

With questions about access or to request any disability-related accommodations in this {insert text: workshop, training, seminar} such as ASL interpreting, closed-captioning, wheelchair access, or electronic text, etc., please contact {Event Planner's name and email or phone number}.  

If a request is received, contact the Disability Resource Center at 520-621-3268 or disability@arizona.edu

Hybrid/Virtual Events with RSVP options: 

An example statement to include for hybrid or virtual event is: 

This session will include auto-generated captions. To request any disability-related accommodations such as ASL interpreting or closed-captioning, please list the request below: (Include an edit or check box) 

If a request is received, contact the Disability Resource Center at 520-621-3268 or disability@arizona.edu


Online content access statement: 

Always work towards posting accessible content. However, there are times when we need to post complex digital content such as a PDFs, PDF forms, data tables, etc. If you need to post complex digital content, provide an opportunity for users to contact you for alternate versions. An example statement to include is: 

To request an alternate format of this content for disability-related access, please contact {Content Owner's name and email or phone number}. 

If a request is received, contact the Disability Resource Center at accessibility@arizona.edu.


Recorded content, captioning request statement: 

Always try to post content that includes captions and follows UArizona's captioning guidelines. When posting uncaptioned content is necessary, make sure that it is not public and provide a method for individuals to contact you to request captions. An example statement to include is: 

To request a transcript or a captioned version of this content as a disability-related accommodation, please contact {Content Owner's name and email or phone number}. 

If a request is received, contact DRC at 520-621-1435 or accessibility@arizona.edu.


Graduation, Convocation and Commencement specific request statement:

The University is committed to full access to all of its programs and activities. Please visit DRC's graduation access page  for information related to accessibility at our College Convocation(s) as well as at the University Wide Commencement. All seating is first come first served. To request accommodations, please contact the UA Disability Resource Center at accessibility@arizona.edu.