Saginaw Valley State University is committed to providing accessible digital content and services for all users, including individuals with disabilities. SVSU works to ensure that websites, documents and online systems are usable, understandable and accessible.

Digital accessibility supports equal access to information, programs and services across the university. Removing barriers helps ensure that all members of the SVSU community can fully participate in academic and campus life, while also improving usability for all users.

SVSU aligns its digital accessibility efforts with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. Accessibility is an ongoing process, and the university continues to improve digital content and systems over time.

Accessibility Standards and Scope

SVSU’s accessibility efforts apply across its digital environment, including:

• Academic content and course materials
• Public website content on svsu.edu
• Student systems such as registration and advising tools
• Faculty and staff content and shared resources
• Digital documents including PDFs and Office files
• Multimedia content such as video and audio
• Official SVSU social media content
• Third-party platforms and vendor systems

What SVSU is Doing

• Maintaining accessible website structure and navigation
• Reviewing and updating existing content
• Identifying and addressing inaccessible documents
• Converting content to web pages when appropriate
• Remediating documents that must remain in document format
• Providing training and guidance to faculty and staff
• Supporting accessibility across academic, web and technical areas
• Using established processes for remediation of existing and new materials
• Considering accessibility in the selection and use of digital tools and platforms

Request an Accommodation or Alternate Format

If you need information from an SVSU website, document or system in an accessible format, please contact us. We will work to provide timely access to information and reasonable accommodations.

When making a request, include the webpage or document, a description of the issue and your preferred format, if known.

Accessibility Request

Report a Digital Accessibility Issue

If you experience difficulty accessing content on an SVSU website, application or digital document, please report the issue so it can be reviewed and addressed.

Helpful information to include the webpage or URL, a description of the problem, and the device, browser or assistive technology you were using, if applicable.

Report an Accessibility Issue

Ongoing Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. SVSU continues to review and update digital content, improve systems, provide training and support, and address accessibility barriers as they are identified.