Disability and Accessibility Resource Center
Arts, Sciences and Education Commons (ASC) 1017[email protected]
Phone: (231) 591-3057
Fax: (231) 591-3939
By working toward full inclusion in course design, you minimize the need for accommodations, which benefits both the instructor and the student.
Below are a few of the most common disability barriers in traditional course design and some alternatives that benefit everyone. The following examples were created by University of Arizona:
Barrier | Impact | Inclusive Design | Impact |
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Timed Exams |
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Consider alternatives to traditional assignments:
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Inaccessible Course Materials |
Students may fall behind when s/he cannot access materials Faculty must work with DARC each semester to procure accessible materials Students must wait for access |
Ensure PDF’s are accessible Order textbooks that have electronic options Provide course materials in multiple formats |
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Written Lecture Content |
Students must rely on technology or another individual for class notes |
Faculty makes course content available to entire class |
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