Clemson University Commission on Accessibility
The Commission on Accessibility is comprised of Clemson University faculty and staff. Volunteer faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students from different areas across campus contribute to Commission activities. The Commission provides accessibility-related insight to Clemson University's Division of Community, Engagement, Belonging and Access and the University. Each member has a passion for making sure that students, employees, and visitors have the tools needed and environment to be successful. Meetings with the combined group occur four times a year, with most of the work being completed by subcommittees working in specialized areas.
Our Purpose
The purpose of the Commission is to partner with the Division of Community, Engagement, Belonging and Access (CEBA) to make recommendations regarding accessibility in a manner consistent with the University’s principles of community and its commitment to equivalent opportunity and access. To accomplish our purpose, we:
- Create a welcoming environment that enables all individuals to be included and represented in matters pertaining to their specific accessibility needs across campus. The Commission shall not serve as a grievance board or advocacy group for any individual.
- Identify, evaluate, analyze, and address barriers from physical, technological, and program aspects, as well as other issues, to promote access, advancement, and opportunities for all.
- Make recommendations regarding the policies, procedures and practices that affect access, create opportunities and enhance belonging.
- Collaborate with entities, including community partners and student groups, to support the vision of the Commission and the University of fostering an inclusive environment and creating a sense of belonging for all members of our campus community.
Members and Meetings
The membership of the Commission is comprised of faculty, staff, undergraduate students, and graduate students. The Commission meets four times each year as a combined group. Much of what the Commission achieves is due to the efforts of its smaller, more specialized subcommittees. Each subcommittee meets at various times throughout the year and reports on their efforts during the larger Commission meetings.
Subcommittees
- Accessibility Awareness and Implementation
Advancement of accessibility as a part of diversity and inclusion through training, workshops, and programs, including Universal Design for Learning and other approaches to teaching and learning. - Digital Accessibility
Advocating, raising awareness, and providing assistance for accessible Information and communication technology. - Transportation Services and Campus Accessibility
Removal of physical barriers to programs and services.
Events
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
October is National Disability Employment Awareness month. 2020 marked not only the 75th observance of NDEAM, but also the 30th anniversary of the ADA. Each year NDEAM provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the contributions of employees with diverse abilities and the value they bring to workplaces. Click here for previous NDEAM event information and recordings.
Testimonials from Employees
“I was having some trouble figuring out how to take care of a few items on some web pages, the Accessibility Commission was there with keen eyes to help me dissect my pages to come up with a solution to make the pages compliant, along with revealing some simple things I had missed. Having such an experienced group working together to help the university stay in compliance is rare, but downright awesome!”
CU Web Developer
“I am grateful to have access to the Office of Access and Equity on a regular basis as a full-time faculty member at Clemson University. With the support of providing auxiliary services/aids, I am able to enjoy all the goods and services that Clemson has to offer. I feel the office has allowed me to feel equal and be "all in" with Clemson family. I am able to utilize services within and outside of my classroom such as sign language interpreters and closed captioning. My favorite feature of this office is to provide me with closed captioning services of Clemson sporting events, and I feel included to say GO TIGERS.”
CU Lecturer
