Clemson complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act in allowing the use of Service Animals and approved Service Animals in Training on campus. Clemson also complies with the Fair Housing Act in allowing approved Emotional Support Animals in campus housing.
Service Animals at Clemsonour commitment to accessibility
Clemson University is where all community members can share and receive meaningful contributions. We are committed to providing accessible resources to ensure equal access to educational services, programs and activities regardless of disability. We aim to remove barriers to knowledge by ensuring everyone’s presence is valued, and we endorse the shared ownership that producing accessible resources is the responsibility of all University community members.
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Support and Services
Student Accessibility Services
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) works with students, faculty and staff to ensure that all students at Clemson have equivalent access to campus curricula, facilities, services and resources through universal design, accommodations and creative solutions.
Office of Access Compliance and Education
The Office of Access Compliance and Education (ACE) provides employee and visitor accommodations – serving those with temporary or long-term disabilities. This office also advises on improving inclusion, campus accessibility and complying with legal regulations.
Parking and Transportation Services
Parking and Transportation Services offers a paratransit shuttle service for on-campus daily activities for registered students, employees and patrons. Additionally, the office provides rentable mobility scooters for registered individuals during events, providing enhanced accessibility within the campus environment.
Digital accessibility is the inclusive design of electronic content that creates a digital environment where people can perceive, understand and interact effectively. It ensures that websites, software and electronic documents are usable regardless of disability, promoting equal access to information and services.
Explore Digital AccessibilityClemson is committed to providing a positive working and learning environment that fosters respect and equitable treatment. Create an inclusive environment and a positive experience for all attendees by planning, advertising and hosting accessible events.
Making Events Accessible (PDF)Clemson emphasizes using respectful language about disabilities. The Disability Inclusive Language Guide explains person-first language, neutral terms, and why respecting individual preferences is important when discussing disabilities.
Disability Inclusive Language Guide (PDF)Visual Interpretation Service
Aira (“eye-ra”)
Aira is a 24-hour-a-day visual interpretation service that connects Clemson University blind and low-vision faculty, staff, students and visitors with live Visual Interpreters through a free app available on iOS and Android devices.
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