AccessTech

Operation Access

The regulatory requirements for digital accessibility will take effect on April 26, 2027. Montana Tech has until April 26, 2027 to make its websites, mobile apps, course sites, software, and other digital content accessible and compliant with updated web accessibility guidelines.

In the meantime, if you encounter a physical, digital, or other accessibility barrier on our campus, please report it so we can address it right away.

Report an access barrier.

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Disability Resources

Students & Visitors

• Disability Services
• I.T. Help Desk
• Montana Human Rights Bureau
• Office of Civil Rights (OCR)

Faculty & Staff

• ADA National Network
• Equal Employement Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
• Human Resources & TItle IX
•  JAN - Job Accommodations Network

Access Toolbox

Operation Access

• The Operation Access Team (OAT) is here to support Montana Tech's commitment to disability compliance, equal access, and accessibility. We are available to provide guidance and respond to questions about compliance, access, accommodations, and more.
• Our Team:
  • Shauna Goodell, Disability Services & Accessibility
  • Kristel Koukoua, Center for Academic Innovation

Accommodated Testing

• Best Practices for Testing
• Providing Extra Time for Assignments or Tests on Canvas
• Testing Center

Canvas

• Diving Deeper into YuJa Panorama 
• Using Panorama Effectively 
• YuJa Panorama Overview 

Digital Accessibility

• Accessible PowerPoints & Presentations
• Captioning YouTube Videos 
• Designing, Creating, & Enabling Accessible Math (W3C)
• Free Accessibility Checkers
• Guide to PDF Accessibility
• Introduction to Web Accessibility 
• Microsoft Excel Accessibility 
• Microsoft PowerPoint Accessibility 
• Microsoft Word Accessibility 
• Using Teams & Panopto Effectively

I.T. Knowledge Base

• Accessible Document Tips
• Accommodation Software - Read & Write
• Windows 11 Accessibility Shortcuts

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

• Introduction to UDL 
• Sample Syllabus Statement
• STEM Course Accessibility Checklist
• UDL on Campus 
• Understanding WCAG 

Professional Development

Different Paths, Shared Destinations

• We encourage all faculty & staff to explore all of our resources listed here. This list is non-exhaustive, and will be updated often with additional resources, trainings, and supports.

DigiCon 2026 Resources

Digital Collegium (aka DigiCon) is a community dedicated to advancing digital innovation in higher education. If you would like to watch the accompanying recordings for any of these slides, please email Shauna Goodell.

• A Practical Guide to Accessible Math
• Creating Accessible Forms
• From LaTex & to Accessibile Documents
• Just Say No... to PDFs

Teach Access

• Introduction to Disability and Accessible Design
• Introduction to Inclusive Design in Practice
• Teaching Accessibility in Your Discipline

Campus Map - Construction Areas

Engineering Hall, Main Hall, and the Courtyard are closed for renovations. The effected areas are highlighted in yellow. Please use the paths marked in pink and orange to get to the Mill, Chemistry & Biology Buidling (CBB), and Museum Building. 

For a more accessible viewing experience, please see our Accessible Campus Map that outlines construction areas, accessible parking and entrances, terrain/routes around campus, assembly areas, and more.