Accessibility at Berklee
Berklee is committed to removing barriers that prevent qualified individuals with disabilities from enjoying the same opportunities that are available to persons without disabilities. The institution is committed to the inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of our community.
Learn more about accessibility on campus, on the web, and at our venues.
Report an accessibility concern
Explore Resources
Faculty and Staff Resources
- Request an Accommodation
- Contact your Human Resources Business Partner
- Accessibility Concerns Notification Form
Complete this form to notify a member of the Accessibility Committee about accessibility-related concerns on or near campus. - To request an evacuation plan, please email Andrew Murphy.
Learn More About Accessibility in the Workplace
- Work Without Limits
Information about inclusion, accessibility, accommodations, ERGs, recruiting, and more. - EARN (Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion)
Recruit, hire, retain, and advance qualified people with disabilities. - Employment First Massachusetts
Webinars, accommodations, job coaching/development, career planning, and more. - Disability:IN
Nonprofit resources for business disability inclusion worldwide. - Building Careers in the Arts: Resources for Artists, Cultural Workers, and Youth with Disabilities
Toolkit created by the National Endowment for the Arts. - Job Accommodation Network
- Office of Disability Employment Policy
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
Tool kit for year-round awareness initiatives. - 31 Days of NDEAM
31 days of planning activities for October. - Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities (RAMPD)
Organization for musicians and others in the recording industry with disabilities; mostly a professional network.
Student Resources
External Resources
- Association on Higher Education and Disability
Professional Information for those working in disability in higher education (e.g., disability services, accessibility services).
Physical Space
Performance Venues
- Berklee Performance Center Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible locations and transfer seats, plus all prices available in these locations. - Venue Accessibility Draft
Comprehensive list of public-facing venues and their accommodations.
Digital Accessibility
- Digital Accessibility at Berklee:
- Best Practices for Content Managers
- HUB and Berklee Connect Feedback Form
For those who are using assistive technologies and having trouble with The Hub or Berklee Connect
- Additional Resources:
- Create and Verify Adobe PDF Accessibility
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
This link provides a set of specific guidelines providing recommendations for making web content more accessible to a wide range of people with disabilities. - WAI-ARIA Standards
A set of specific guidelines enhancing the accessibility of dynamic content and complex web applications. - The A11y project
A community-driven effort to make digital accessibility easier to understand through straightforward and digestible content. - Disability, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (O-IT)
Includes information to advance the success of people with disabilities in education, research, and careers. - IT Accessibility at the University of Michigan
Includes training on digital accessibility best practices and information on assistive technology. - Apple Accessibility
Accessibility Features of Apple devices. - Windows 11 Accessibility Features
Accessibility Features of Windows 11.
Resources for Teaching
- Berklee Resources:
- Additional Resources:
- About Universal Design for Learning
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn. - Creating Accessible Learning Spaces
- About Universal Design for Learning