Your role in accessibility
Faculty and staff play an essential role in creating accessible educational environments. Students with disabilities comprise approximately 17 to 18% of the UM student population. Therefore, instructors should assume that every course they teach has disabled Ñý¼§Ö±²¥. We provide faculty, teaching graduate Ñý¼§Ö±²¥, and staff with information, consultation, and training.
Rights and responsibilities
Students with disabilities, faculty and ODE have rights and responsibilities related to reasonable accommodations. Learn more about rights and responsibilities.
Inclusive Course Design
When accessibility is incorporated into an initial design, users benefit from its usability and flexibility. Designing accessible and inclusive courses can build inclusive learning opportunities for all Ñý¼§Ö±²¥. Learn more about email accessibility and course designs that include accessibility in Canvas, videos, and documents, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Accessibility syllabus statement
The Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ is committed to ensuring equal educational opportunities for Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ with disabilities. To demonstrate your commitment as an instructor, we recommend including the accessibility statement in your course syllabi.
Reasonable accommodations
Reasonable accommodations minimize disability-related barriers to ensure equal access. Learn more about accommodations.
ODE Testing Center
The ODE Testing Center supports Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ with testing accommodations. Learn more about the center and how Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ book their tests, and how instructors can approve Ñý¼§Ö±²¥' testing via the online portal Accommodate.
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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥? We've listed frequently asked questions by instructors. Browse the FAQs.
Referrals
Do your Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ meet the definition of a disability or have an undiagnosed disability? We welcome your referrals. Learn more about referring Ñý¼§Ö±²¥.