This course addresses several topics related to students with disabilities, including:
- How accommodations change for students when transitioning between K-12 and higher ed
- Types of disabilities and some common accommodations
- How professors should engage and accommodate students with disabilities, while adhering to their institutions policies
- Accommodating students outside the classroom, in areas such as libraries, writing centers, and labs
After taking this course, learners will understand:
- How disability accommodations differ for students between K-12 and higher ed
- How common types of disabilities affect students
- Common accommodations for different types of disabilities
- The professor's role in the accommodation process
- The DSO’s role in initiating and facilitating student accommodations at your institution
- How accommodations for students with disabilities may benefit able-bodied students
Faculty at higher education institutions can benefit from this course.