Accessibility at NIU
Our comprehensive accessibility resources help create an inclusive environment for students pursuing their education, employees advancing their careers and visitors engaging with our campus community. Whether you need accommodations for learning, guidance on accessible facilities or information about policies and procedures, we provide the tools and support to help you succeed at NIU.
Accessibility Resources
Students
Get accommodations for your education.
Review types of accommodations.
Read about documentation for accommodations.
Learn how to request an interpreter for a course.
Explore support services on campus.
Get involved!
Employees
Get accommodations for your job.
Report an accessibility barrier on campus.
Find local and national resources on accommodations and accessibility.
Voluntarily disclose a disability.
Learn how to request an interpreter for an event.
Request closed captioning for videos.
Read about creating accessible webpages on the NIU website.
Explore resources for accessible teaching.
Include the statement of accessibility on your syllabi.
Review our FAQ about student accommodations.
Families and Visitors
Learn how to request an interpreter for an event.
Do you have a family member with a disability who is attending NIU? Our resources for families will help you support them.
Visit our interactive campus map to locate accessible parking, building entrances and elevators.
Report an accessibility barrier on campus.
Getting Around Campus
Campus Map
To see accessible entrances and parking, automatic doors and elevators on campus, visit the campus map.
Accessible Wayfinding
Our app-based wayfinding system helps users with visual disabilities independently find restrooms, elevators, stairs, exits, auditoriums and computer labs.
Transportation and Parking
NIU offers parking options for people with disabilities.
The city of DeKalb’s public transit options include a paratransit program.
Facilities
Support and Information
Partners
These campus partners provide information and support to the NIU community:
- Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity assists NIU employees, applicants, visitors and family members with ADA reasonable accommodations and accessibility barriers.
- The Disability Resource Center provides accommodations for students.
- The Presidential Commission on Persons with Disabilities educates the campus community and advises the president on disability-related issues.
- The NIU information technology accessibility officer can be reached at it-accessibility@niu.edu.
Technology
These resources help us ensure the accessibility of technology at NIU: