Accessibility - RMIT University
Source: https://www.rmit.edu.au/utilities/accessibility
Archived: 2026-04-23 17:22
Accessibility - RMIT University
Accessibility
SKIP TO CONTENT
Search field
Search
Search
RMIT Australia
RMIT Europe
RMIT Global
RMIT Vietnam
RMIT UP
RMIT Online
Students
Alumni
Staff
Library
RMIT Online
Courses
Courses by study area
Undergraduate courses
Postgraduate courses
Vocational studies
Pre-university studies
Online courses and degrees
Entry pathways
Single courses
Short courses and microcredentials
Courses for international students
Contact Study@RMIT
Study with us
How to apply
Fees
Scholarships
School leaver information
Student services
Student experience
Key dates
Indigenous students
Parents
Career advisers
Contact Study@RMIT
Frequently asked questions
Life at RMIT
Study experience
Student life
Support for students
Global opportunities
Industry connections
Contact Study@RMIT
About
News
Events
Maps
Careers
Contact us
Our strategy
Governance & management
Schools & colleges
Respect for Australian Indigenous cultures
Our locations and facilities
Our heritage
Regenerative Futures
Research
Our research
Impact
Research degrees
Facilities
Partnerships
Find researchers
Centres and collaborations
Contact
Partner
Recruit students and graduates
Workforce development
Collaborate with RMIT
Research partnerships
Facilities, equipment and services
Contact Industry Engagement
Giving to RMIT
International
Study in Australia
Apply to RMIT as an international student
Courses for international students
Contact Study@RMIT
Fees and scholarships for international students
International student services
Key dates and intake information for international students
Frequently asked questions
Accessibility
Our Commitment to Accessibility and Inclusion (last updated: January 2025)
RMIT is dedicated to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, staff and visitors. By prioritising both digital and physical accessibility, we aim to promote equity and remove barriers for people with a disability, long-term illness or mental health condition. We are committed to ensuring our web content and digital systems comply with the
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 level AA
.
Inclusive by Design: Our IDEA Framework
Our Inclusion,
Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Framework
drives our commitment to becoming "Inclusive by design. Everyone. Everywhere. All the time. Through the IDEA Framework, we aim to create a culture that values and respects the diversity of our community by integrating an intersectional lens to our practice. Specifically, our Framework is built on the following five pillars:
Access, Participation and Success
: building the diversity of our student and staff profile, ensuring all can participate and thrive in learning.
Culture, Capability and Leadership
: recognising the critical roles that leaders at all levels play in setting the tone and modelling inclusion.
Education and Research
: focusing on shifting pedagogical approaches to teaching and embedding diverse perspectives and experiences into curriculum and research.
Infrastructure, Services and Operations
: highlighting the importance of planning, resourcing, evaluation and communications, and the way in which these elements support inclusion, diversity, equity and access.
Community and Partnerships
: considering the way in which we can have a positive impact in the communities we serve, sharing our resources and expertise and learning from others.
Digital Accessibility Procedure
Under the
Disability Discrimination Act 1992
and the
Disability Standards for Education 2005
, RMIT is required to provide information, services and course materials that are accessible to the widest possible audience. Our Digital Accessibility Procedure seeks to ensure our websites and systems are in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 level AA.
The Procedure also sets out guidelines to ensure that accessibility is considered during the Procurement stage of new digital platforms and during the lifetime of our relationship with vendors.
Read RMIT's Digital Accessibility Procedure
About this website’s accessibility
In line with the
Disability Discrimination Act 1992
and our internal
Digital Accessibility Procedure
, we have taken reasonable steps to ensure the accessibility of this website. Some of the actions we have taken include:
Creating a design system that includes accessibility guidelines for new and existing web components
Using a bug tracking system to track accessibility issues
Employing a monitoring tool that periodically scans our site in the background searching for accessibility issues
Providing regular professional development opportunities for content authors so that they produce accessible content
Testing some of our web components with the following combinations of operating system and assistive technology: Windows 10 with Chrome and JAWS 2022; Windows 10 with Firefox and NVDA 2024; macOS 14 with VoiceOver; Android 14 with TalkBack; iOS 17 with VoiceOver
Navigation features of this website
This website includes navigation features to make it easier for people with disabilities to explore it. Some common features across our pages include:
An invisible heading level 1 that matches the title of the page
An “Skip to content” link. This link is the first element to receive keyboard focus when navigating with the keyboard
Breadcrumbs at the top of each page
Ability to zoom into the content up to 400% without loss of content
All interactive elements have visible focus indicators
Some links with “Find out more” as their text include an invisible label with the heading associated with them. So, if there is a heading that reads “Payments and Purchasing” with a “Find out more” link, the link will have an invisible label that reads “Find out more – Payments and Purchasing”
Images are optimised to consume low bandwidth and load quickly on slow Internet connections
Consistent header, navigation and footer sections
Limitations of this site’s accessibility
While we’ve done a lot to ensure this site is accessible, you may find some limitations:
We always aim to communicate clearly, and as simply as possible; however, some of our information may require a reasonable level of technical understanding due to its nature.
While the site has been reviewed by accessibility experts, some of the website has not yet been fully user-tested with people with disabilities.
Some of the third-party systems we rely on may not comply with WCAG 2.2 level AA.
Our videos are not audio described. Some videos may be missing captions or a transcript.
Assistive Technology supported at RMIT
Assistive (or adaptive) technology refers to devices and software that make it possible for people with disabilities to use computers.
Examples of assistive technology
NVDA
is a free screen-reading software that converts text on screen to voice. You can
download NVDA for free
.
VoiceOver
is the free screen-reading program included in all Apple computers. See
Apple’s VoiceOver user guide
.
Zoom (magnification) software
:
Windows Magnifier
and
macOS Zoom
can help you enlarge the content of your screen and are included by default in the operating system of your computer.
Read&Write
is a literacy assistance software. Everyone at RMIT can install this software. See the
instructions to install Read&Write (PDF 542 KB)
.
Accessibility settings on your computer and phone
: modern operating systems include options such as: dark mode, focus mode, high contrast mode, colour filters for colour vision deficiency, blue light filters, and more! Explore the accessibility settings of your device and you’ll be surprised by the options that come built in.
For students,
Equitable Learning Services
may be able to provide access to commercial assistive technology if this supports participation in your studies. Students can also check the
Library computers and their assistive technology offering
.
Staff may contact
IT Service Connect (login required)
to find out more about support for assistive technology.
Physical Accessibility
Each year Property Services works with the RMIT Accessibility Working Group and stakeholders from across the University, guided by the Accessibility Action Plan, to deliver improvements to the accessibility of our campus facilities to enhance the staff and student experience.
RMIT aims to be an example of the positive change you can make to peoples’ lives by going beyond the minimum set by building standards and creating new environments that are truly inclusive by design.
Sensory friendly spaces
Swanston Library has two rooms that are designed to reduce sensory overload, and provide a safe and quiet environment for study and self-regulation.
See the
Library Accessibility and Neurodiversity support page
to find out more about the conditions of use of these spaces.
Find out more about accessibility and disability
Contact us if you experience difficulties with our website
At RMIT, we are constantly striving to improve our accessibility efforts. Please contact us at
digital-accessibility@rmit.edu.au
to report any accessibility issues with our digital assets. We will do our best to find a solution with you.
Alternatively, staff and students can create a ticket with
IT Service Connect
and describe where the problem occurred, what the problem was, what you were trying to do, and what computer and software you were using.
Related links
Diversity and inclusion
Digital Accessibility Procedure
Digital accessibility
Related links
Diversity and inclusion
Digital Accessibility Procedure
Digital accessibility
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
Learn more about our commitment to Indigenous cultures
News
Events
Library
Maps
Careers
Contacts
Study with Us
Levels of study
Online courses and degrees
Single courses
Applying to RMIT
International students
Parents
Careers advisers
Life at RMIT
Study experience
Student life
Support for students
Global opportunities
Industry connections
Research
Our research
Centres and collaborations
Partnerships
Research degrees
Find researchers
Research contacts
Partner
Workforce development
Staff development and training
Research partnerships
Facilities and equipment services
Giving
About
Our strategy
Governance and management
Values
Sustainability
Schools and colleges
Our locations and facilities
Copyright © 2026 RMIT University
|
Terms
|
Privacy
|
Accessibility
|
Website feedback
|
Complaints
|
ABN 49 781 030 034
|
CRICOS provider number: 00122A
|
TEQSA provider number: PRV12145
|
RTO Code: 3046
|
Open Universities Australia
|
RMIT Training Pty Ltd, trading as RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP), CRICOS Provider Code: 01912G
Accessibility
SKIP TO CONTENT
Search field
Search
Search
RMIT Australia
RMIT Europe
RMIT Global
RMIT Vietnam
RMIT UP
RMIT Online
Students
Alumni
Staff
Library
RMIT Online
Courses
Courses by study area
Undergraduate courses
Postgraduate courses
Vocational studies
Pre-university studies
Online courses and degrees
Entry pathways
Single courses
Short courses and microcredentials
Courses for international students
Contact Study@RMIT
Study with us
How to apply
Fees
Scholarships
School leaver information
Student services
Student experience
Key dates
Indigenous students
Parents
Career advisers
Contact Study@RMIT
Frequently asked questions
Life at RMIT
Study experience
Student life
Support for students
Global opportunities
Industry connections
Contact Study@RMIT
About
News
Events
Maps
Careers
Contact us
Our strategy
Governance & management
Schools & colleges
Respect for Australian Indigenous cultures
Our locations and facilities
Our heritage
Regenerative Futures
Research
Our research
Impact
Research degrees
Facilities
Partnerships
Find researchers
Centres and collaborations
Contact
Partner
Recruit students and graduates
Workforce development
Collaborate with RMIT
Research partnerships
Facilities, equipment and services
Contact Industry Engagement
Giving to RMIT
International
Study in Australia
Apply to RMIT as an international student
Courses for international students
Contact Study@RMIT
Fees and scholarships for international students
International student services
Key dates and intake information for international students
Frequently asked questions
Accessibility
Our Commitment to Accessibility and Inclusion (last updated: January 2025)
RMIT is dedicated to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, staff and visitors. By prioritising both digital and physical accessibility, we aim to promote equity and remove barriers for people with a disability, long-term illness or mental health condition. We are committed to ensuring our web content and digital systems comply with the
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 level AA
.
Inclusive by Design: Our IDEA Framework
Our Inclusion,
Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Framework
drives our commitment to becoming "Inclusive by design. Everyone. Everywhere. All the time. Through the IDEA Framework, we aim to create a culture that values and respects the diversity of our community by integrating an intersectional lens to our practice. Specifically, our Framework is built on the following five pillars:
Access, Participation and Success
: building the diversity of our student and staff profile, ensuring all can participate and thrive in learning.
Culture, Capability and Leadership
: recognising the critical roles that leaders at all levels play in setting the tone and modelling inclusion.
Education and Research
: focusing on shifting pedagogical approaches to teaching and embedding diverse perspectives and experiences into curriculum and research.
Infrastructure, Services and Operations
: highlighting the importance of planning, resourcing, evaluation and communications, and the way in which these elements support inclusion, diversity, equity and access.
Community and Partnerships
: considering the way in which we can have a positive impact in the communities we serve, sharing our resources and expertise and learning from others.
Digital Accessibility Procedure
Under the
Disability Discrimination Act 1992
and the
Disability Standards for Education 2005
, RMIT is required to provide information, services and course materials that are accessible to the widest possible audience. Our Digital Accessibility Procedure seeks to ensure our websites and systems are in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 level AA.
The Procedure also sets out guidelines to ensure that accessibility is considered during the Procurement stage of new digital platforms and during the lifetime of our relationship with vendors.
Read RMIT's Digital Accessibility Procedure
About this website’s accessibility
In line with the
Disability Discrimination Act 1992
and our internal
Digital Accessibility Procedure
, we have taken reasonable steps to ensure the accessibility of this website. Some of the actions we have taken include:
Creating a design system that includes accessibility guidelines for new and existing web components
Using a bug tracking system to track accessibility issues
Employing a monitoring tool that periodically scans our site in the background searching for accessibility issues
Providing regular professional development opportunities for content authors so that they produce accessible content
Testing some of our web components with the following combinations of operating system and assistive technology: Windows 10 with Chrome and JAWS 2022; Windows 10 with Firefox and NVDA 2024; macOS 14 with VoiceOver; Android 14 with TalkBack; iOS 17 with VoiceOver
Navigation features of this website
This website includes navigation features to make it easier for people with disabilities to explore it. Some common features across our pages include:
An invisible heading level 1 that matches the title of the page
An “Skip to content” link. This link is the first element to receive keyboard focus when navigating with the keyboard
Breadcrumbs at the top of each page
Ability to zoom into the content up to 400% without loss of content
All interactive elements have visible focus indicators
Some links with “Find out more” as their text include an invisible label with the heading associated with them. So, if there is a heading that reads “Payments and Purchasing” with a “Find out more” link, the link will have an invisible label that reads “Find out more – Payments and Purchasing”
Images are optimised to consume low bandwidth and load quickly on slow Internet connections
Consistent header, navigation and footer sections
Limitations of this site’s accessibility
While we’ve done a lot to ensure this site is accessible, you may find some limitations:
We always aim to communicate clearly, and as simply as possible; however, some of our information may require a reasonable level of technical understanding due to its nature.
While the site has been reviewed by accessibility experts, some of the website has not yet been fully user-tested with people with disabilities.
Some of the third-party systems we rely on may not comply with WCAG 2.2 level AA.
Our videos are not audio described. Some videos may be missing captions or a transcript.
Assistive Technology supported at RMIT
Assistive (or adaptive) technology refers to devices and software that make it possible for people with disabilities to use computers.
Examples of assistive technology
NVDA
is a free screen-reading software that converts text on screen to voice. You can
download NVDA for free
.
VoiceOver
is the free screen-reading program included in all Apple computers. See
Apple’s VoiceOver user guide
.
Zoom (magnification) software
:
Windows Magnifier
and
macOS Zoom
can help you enlarge the content of your screen and are included by default in the operating system of your computer.
Read&Write
is a literacy assistance software. Everyone at RMIT can install this software. See the
instructions to install Read&Write (PDF 542 KB)
.
Accessibility settings on your computer and phone
: modern operating systems include options such as: dark mode, focus mode, high contrast mode, colour filters for colour vision deficiency, blue light filters, and more! Explore the accessibility settings of your device and you’ll be surprised by the options that come built in.
For students,
Equitable Learning Services
may be able to provide access to commercial assistive technology if this supports participation in your studies. Students can also check the
Library computers and their assistive technology offering
.
Staff may contact
IT Service Connect (login required)
to find out more about support for assistive technology.
Physical Accessibility
Each year Property Services works with the RMIT Accessibility Working Group and stakeholders from across the University, guided by the Accessibility Action Plan, to deliver improvements to the accessibility of our campus facilities to enhance the staff and student experience.
RMIT aims to be an example of the positive change you can make to peoples’ lives by going beyond the minimum set by building standards and creating new environments that are truly inclusive by design.
Sensory friendly spaces
Swanston Library has two rooms that are designed to reduce sensory overload, and provide a safe and quiet environment for study and self-regulation.
See the
Library Accessibility and Neurodiversity support page
to find out more about the conditions of use of these spaces.
Find out more about accessibility and disability
Contact us if you experience difficulties with our website
At RMIT, we are constantly striving to improve our accessibility efforts. Please contact us at
digital-accessibility@rmit.edu.au
to report any accessibility issues with our digital assets. We will do our best to find a solution with you.
Alternatively, staff and students can create a ticket with
IT Service Connect
and describe where the problem occurred, what the problem was, what you were trying to do, and what computer and software you were using.
Related links
Diversity and inclusion
Digital Accessibility Procedure
Digital accessibility
Related links
Diversity and inclusion
Digital Accessibility Procedure
Digital accessibility
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
Learn more about our commitment to Indigenous cultures
News
Events
Library
Maps
Careers
Contacts
Study with Us
Levels of study
Online courses and degrees
Single courses
Applying to RMIT
International students
Parents
Careers advisers
Life at RMIT
Study experience
Student life
Support for students
Global opportunities
Industry connections
Research
Our research
Centres and collaborations
Partnerships
Research degrees
Find researchers
Research contacts
Partner
Workforce development
Staff development and training
Research partnerships
Facilities and equipment services
Giving
About
Our strategy
Governance and management
Values
Sustainability
Schools and colleges
Our locations and facilities
Copyright © 2026 RMIT University
|
Terms
|
Privacy
|
Accessibility
|
Website feedback
|
Complaints
|
ABN 49 781 030 034
|
CRICOS provider number: 00122A
|
TEQSA provider number: PRV12145
|
RTO Code: 3046
|
Open Universities Australia
|
RMIT Training Pty Ltd, trading as RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP), CRICOS Provider Code: 01912G