Welcome to the Office of Accessibility

The staff of the Office of Accessibility would like to welcome you to our office and to The University of Akron.

Our goal is to provide reasonable accommodations and a supportive, well-resourced environment to students with disabilities in order to promote student success in the university environment.

This mission goes well beyond the legal requirements, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and supports the University's commitment to create an accessible and welcoming environment for all students.

Pursuant to the Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, The University of Akron does not discriminate against any student, because of a disability and does not exclude any qualified student with a disability from participation in or from receiving the benefits of the services, program, or activities of the University.

Please be advised that Buchtel Commons Construction Project started over the summer of 2025 and is projected to be completed by the end of the Fall 2025. As we start the semester, we strongly encourage you to visit campus early to locate your classrooms and familiarize yourself with your routes. Due to ongoing campus construction, some building access and pathways may be impacted. Planning your route now will help reduce stress and ensure a smooth start to the term.

Accessible Routes During Construction