Great Lakes ADA and Accessible IT Center

A Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center

The Great Lakes Education Based Information Technology Initiative

The Great Lakes Education Based Information Technology (EBIT) Initiative within the Great Lakes Center provides individuals and entities with information and resources on Information Technology (IT) and its accessibility to the widest possible audience of users. We provide technical assistance, education, training, referrals, and materials to individuals and education-based entities that seek information related to information technology accessibility.

New to Education-Based Information Technology? Want to know what exactly EBIT is?
Read our Frequently Asked Questions section.

Technical Assistance

The Division operates a regional toll-free information line for answering questions about all aspects of EBIT and legal implications for IT in education-based settings. Anyone seeking information is encouraged to use this service.

Education & Training

Training options include lecture, discussion, and hands-on participation and distance learning. Training is tailored to the audience. Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Hardware
• Operating Systems
• Electronic Document Accessibility
• Self-contained, closed products
• Software Applications
• Telecommunications Products
• Video and Multimedia Products
• Web-based Information and Applications
• Distance Learning
• Campus Policy & Procurement Issues
• Accessible IT Deployment and Implementation
• Guidelines, Standards, and Legal Implications

Materials Dissemination

A library of materials on accessible information technology and legislation providing opportunities for people with disabilities. Copies of materials are available in a variety of formats, and online at www.adagreatlakes.org