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AccessibleNU

The University and AccessibleNU are committed to providing a supportive and challenging environment for all students with disabilities who attend the University. Additionally, the University and AccessibleNU work to provide students with disabilities a learning and community environment that affords them full participation, equal access, and reasonable accommodation.

Audiences served: All undergraduate, graduate, professional school and professional studies students; faculty and staff seeking accommodations for students

For assistance: Visit the AccessibleNU website 

Assistive Technology

When required as an accommodation, AccessibleNU provides access to assistive technology to registered students on both the Evanston and Chicago campuses. Moreover, AccessibleNU works to make assistive technology available to the wider campus community.

Audiences served: All undergraduate, graduate, professional school and professional studies students

For assistance: Visit the Assistive Technology website

Find Physical Accessibility Resources

Visitors can find various resources physical accessibility resources for Northwestern students, faculty and staff. Find resources in the links below:

Campus Resources

Community Resources


Apply Standards to Your Studies

Online Meetings and Collaboration Tools

If you are planning an online meeting or using collaboration tools, we encourage you to explore ways to make these experiences accessible. Find best practices for online meetings and collaborations.

Creating Accessible Content

Accessible content creation can be used in your everyday life as a student. Digital content is created every day--from emails to PDFs. Find best practices fo creating accessible content.