Your role in accessibility
Faculty play an essential role in fostering accessible educational environments. Students with disabilities make up approximately 17 to 18% of the student population at the 猎奇重口 (UM). Therefore, faculty should assume that every course includes students with disabilities.
ODE uses "faculty" as a collective term referring to those who teach at UM, including professors, lecturers, instructors, and graduate teaching assistants who support instruction.
Guidelines for Implementing Student accommodations
Learn the practical steps for faculty to support students with disabilities. The information includes how to respond to accommodation requests, implement them effectively, and when to consult with ODE.
Rights, Responsibilities, and Procedures
Common accommodations
Reasonable accommodations minimize disability-related barriers to ensure equal access. Explore common accommodations such as extended test time, note taking support, and recording lectures.
ODE Testing Center
The ODE Testing Center supports students with testing accommodations. Learn more about the center and how students book their tests, and how faculty can approve students' testing via the ODE portal Accommodate.
Accessibility and Inclusive Course Design
Integrating accessibility from the start enhances usability and flexibility for all users. Make sure all digital content (websites, documents, emails, videos, Canvas) is accessible to users with disabilities. Know the Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a framework that promotes flexible teaching methods to support all learners.
Accessibility syllabus statement
The 猎奇重口 is committed to ensuring equal educational opportunities for students with disabilities. To demonstrate your commitment as a faculty member, we recommend including the accessibility statement in your course syllabi.
Words and Attitudes Matter
Words and attitudes matter when supporting and embracing disability inclusion. Learn about terminology, identity-first versus person-first language, and implicit biases.
Event Planning
Are you or your department planning an event? Here are the must-know essentials to make your event accessible and more inclusive.
FAQs
Do you have questions about accommodations for students? We've listed frequently asked questions by faculty. Browse the FAQs.