Sheet music authored and distributed at U-M is required to meet digital accessibility standards and provide equitable access for people with disabilities.
If you write sheet music that is published by or distributed at U-M or if you distribute sheet music as part of a course or event at U-M, you have a responsibility to support digital accessibility.
Understand Sheet Music Accessibility
Research and resources on accessible digital sheet music are in active development. Information will be updated to reflect advancements and changes in the field.
- Best Practices for Sheet Music Accessibility covers proactive steps you can take to make sheet music more accessible
- Accessible Music Publishing (DAISY Consortium) guidance on MusicXML markup, music engraving, and efforts to publish “born accessible” sheet music
- Sound Without Sight resource center and community led by blind and partially sighted music professionals
Tools
- National Library Service (NLS) Music Service & Materials: Individuals eligible for NLS services also have access to their special-format music collection which contains more than 25,000 audio, braille, and large-print music scores, texts, and other instructional materials.
Training Pathways
- Accessible Course Music Guidance (U of North Texas) - Strategies and resources to make sheet music accessible in courses and other contexts
Get Help
- Contact us if you need additional support
- Visit Office Hours for live feedback
- Attend an upcoming event or training