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
Current Advisories
There are no advisories to report. Advisories include construction in or around buildings, inoperable equipment such as door openers and elevators, and other obstructions. Opt in to receive accessibility alerts.
Explore Resources
Faculty and Staff Resources
- Request an Accommodation(Opens in a new window)
- 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 (Opens in a new window)
Information about inclusion, accessibility, accommodations, ERGs, recruiting, and more. - EARN (Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion)(Opens in a new window)
Recruit, hire, retain, and advance qualified people with disabilities. - Employment First Massachusetts(Opens in a new window)
Webinars, accommodations, job coaching/development, career planning, and more. - Disability:IN(Opens in a new window)
Nonprofit resources for business disability inclusion worldwide. - Building Careers in the Arts: Resources for Artists, Cultural Workers, and Youth with Disabilities (Opens in a new window)
Toolkit created by the National Endowment for the Arts. - Job Accommodation Network(Opens in a new window)
- Office of Disability Employment Policy(Opens in a new window)
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)(Opens in a new window)
Tool kit for year-round awareness initiatives. - 31 Days of NDEAM(Opens in a new window)
31 days of planning activities for October. - Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities (RAMPD)(Opens in a new window)
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 (Opens in a new window)
Professional Information for those working in disability in higher education (e.g., disability services, accessibility services).
Performance Venues
- Berklee Performance Center Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible locations and transfer seats, plus all prices available in these locations. - Venue Accessibility Draft(Opens in a new window)
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(Opens in a new window)
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) (Opens in a new window)
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(Opens in a new window)
A set of specific guidelines enhancing the accessibility of dynamic content and complex web applications. - The A11y project (Opens in a new window)
A community-driven effort to make digital accessibility easier to understand through straightforward and digestible content. - Disability, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (O-IT)(Opens in a new window)
Includes information to advance the success of people with disabilities in education, research, and careers. - IT Accessibility at the University of Michigan(Opens in a new window)
Includes training on digital accessibility best practices and information on assistive technology. - Apple Accessibility(Opens in a new window)
Accessibility Features of Apple devices. - Windows 11 Accessibility Features(Opens in a new window)
Accessibility Features of Windows 11.
Resources for Teaching
- Berklee Resources:
- Additional Resources:
- About Universal Design for Learning (Opens in a new window)
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(Opens in a new window)
- About Universal Design for Learning (Opens in a new window)