About the Disability Access Office

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Harvard University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, which includes providing equal access to all students. Disability inclusion and full participation are matters of social justice. Access is achieved by reducing barriers within built environments, examining and modifying inaccessible policies and procedures, and creating inclusive practices.

The Disability Access Office (DAO) determines accommodations for students with disabilities and ensures legal compliance with non-discrimination for students with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and The Americans with Disabilities Act (1990, and Amendments Act of 2008). DAO works in collaboration with Harvard faculty, students, and staff to create equitable educational experiences through the promotion of universal design in learning, reasonable accommodations in inaccessible environments, and the reframing of disability as a valued aspect of the human experience.

The Disability Access Office is part of the FAS Office of Student Services. Student Services works to streamline the student experience for Harvard College, Harvard Griffin GSAS, and SEAS. We aim to support an equitable academic and residential experience and help you quickly and efficiently get the administrative support you need.

dao.fas.harvard.edu/about-the-disability-access-office/