Accessibility Policy

Digital Accessibility Policy

Harvard University is committed to making digital content accessible. The goal of Harvard’s Digital Accessibility Policy is to establish an equitable user experience for people with disabilities and remove barriers to participating in university programs, activities and/or conducting university business.


Training and Support

Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) supports the Harvard community in making sure that everyone has the opportunity to access the University’s knowledge, ideas, and resources. Meet the DAS team!

Instructor-led Training

Digital Accessibility Services offers live instructor-led trainings for the Harvard community on topics such as content creation, development, documents, and testing.

Self-Paced Training

A curated series of on-demand training courses that provide quick overviews of popular accessibility topics. 

DAS Office Hours

Not sure where to start with accessibility? We're here to help!

Stop by our virtual DAS Office Hours on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month from 10am-12pm.


Digital Accessibility Resources

When to add alt text

How to approach writing text descriptions that convey concepts in images to screen reader users.

Two people in a workroom standing in front of a whiteboard, one writing and one observing.

Support and feedback options for HarvardSites Drupal

Submit a ticket

If you encounter any issues or bugs with the HarvardSites Drupal platform, please submit a ticket through the HUIT Service Desk.

Share website feedback

If you have ideas for how to improve the HarvardSites User Guide website, please submit your ideas using our website feedback form.

Design System How-To Guides

Practical guides and how-tos for using HarvardSites features to build engaging, effective websites that support your department’s goals.