For faculty: Supporting accessible education at UM
At the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ (UM), faculty play a critical role in ensuring an accessible and inclusive learning environment. With approximately 17 to 18% of our student population identifying as having a disability, it is likely that every course includes Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ with disabilities.
ODE deeply values faculty collaboration in advancing accessibility. Your commitment supports Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ with disabilities but also enriches educational experience for all learners.
We use "faculty" as a collective term referring to all individuals involved in teaching at UM, including professors, lecturers, instructors, and graduate teaching assistants.
Roles and responsibilities
Guidelines for Implementing Student accommodations
Practical steps for supporting Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ with disabilities, including how to respond to accommodation requests, implement them effectively, and when to consult with ODE.
Common accommodations
Common accommodations for Ñý¼§Ö±²¥, such as extended test time, note taking support, and recording lectures.
ODE Testing Center
Information about the ODE Testing Center, including how faculty approve Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ test booking requests through the ODE portal.
Accessibility and Inclusive Course Design
Resources for making digital content, such as websites, documents, emails, videos, and Canvas materials, accessible and applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to support all learners.
Accessibility syllabus statement
The accessibility statement in the syllabus demonstrates a commitment to inclusive education and ensures Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ are aware of available support for academic accommodations.
Words and Attitudes Matter
Key concepts in disability inclusion, including terminology, identity-first vs. person-first language, and recognizing implicit bias.
Event Planning
The must-know essentials to make an event accessible and more inclusive.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions by faculty.