The University of Hartford welcomes diverse individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, ability, religion, and/or politics. This diversity forms and enhances our community – a community that we affirm in our Mission and Vision statements.
Digital accessibility refers to the inclusive practice of removing barriers that prevent interaction with, or access to websites, digital tools and technologies, by people with disabilities.
Digital Accessibility Statement
The University of Hartford is committed to providing digital accessible web content, technologies and technology-mediated learning materials to students, staff, faculty, and external audiences, ensuring that all campus resources, information, and technologies are fully accessible for persons with disabilities. We strive to provide the most effective and enriching web experience and learning environment for all audiences while complying with existing policy and laws. We are continually improving content to better the user experience for everyone.
Web Accessibility Guidelines
We adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. The University of Hartford applies the principles of (WCAG 2.2 level AA) to all digital content published on the University’s websites.
Honoring our commitment, we train university content creators in accessibility best practices, and utilize accessibility tools to check for compliance. Content that does not fully conform to the accessibility standards are remediated as soon as possible.
Support Contact
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of hartford.edu. If you experience any difficulty or have suggestions to improve the usability or accessibility of the website, please contact us at web-accessibility@hartford.edu.
University of Hartford
200 Bloomfield Avenue West Hartford, CT 06117
We respond to emails within 5-7 business days. If you have not heard back, we are sorry to have missed your email. Please feel free to contact us again.
Accessibility Resources
Access-Ability Services
Access-Ability Services at the University of Hartford provides accommodations and services to students with disabilities to ensure a university experience that gives individuals with disabilities the same access to programs, opportunities and activities as all others.
Academic Technology, Teaching, and Learning
All digital content, Blackboard courses, and electronic publications, to the extent feasible, should be made accessible to people with disabilities. If accessibility is not feasible, the information should be available by alternative means.
Accessibility Teaching Resources
Harrison Libraries
The University's policy and federal law call for reasonable accommodations to be made on an individual and flexible basis for patrons with disabilities. It is, however, incumbent upon the individual to seek assistance and make his/her needs known.
Accessibility in the Libraries