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Physical Accessibility

Northwestern University is committed to creating a welcoming and accessible environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. We strive to accommodate all members of our community.

Requesting Accommodations

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For Students

Reasonable accommodations are individualized and flexible based on the nature of the disability and the academic environment.  Visit the Student Affairs website for more information and request accommodations.  
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For Faculty, Staff and Visitors

Faculty, staff and visitors with a disability may be eligible for reasonable accommodations. Visit the Equal Opportunity and Access website for more information and to request accommodations.
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Report a Concern

To report a physical accessibility concern at a University location, please contact the Office of Equity at 847-467-6165 or equity@northwestern.edu, or use our form to Report an Accessibility Issue.

Training Opportunities

Find accessibility training opportunities and information on Universal Design for Learning in our Accessibility website Resources section.

More Campus Resources

Northwestern's approach to accessibility extends beyond our buildings to include our entire campus. See more resources on accessibility on the following sites: