By: Lydia Brown

Lydia Brown — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 19:50:54 +0000

Hi! I actually have a longer example of lamguage that I used on my actual syllabus for the past two years, on my website, which might be helpful.

By: John McCreery

John McCreery — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 01:58:09 +0000

Yes, oh yes, indeed. Thanks for posting this.

By: Melanie Thornton

Melanie Thornton — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 14:14:42 +0000

Great post! Thank you. I also think that boilerplate statements don’t have to be so bad. As a former staff member in the disability service office, I would have loved to have faculty advocate for a more progressive statement that did not send the message that the only reason students are accommodated is because the law requires it.

Here’s another example of a statement I like:

Usability, disability and design: I am committed to creating a course that is inclusive in its design. If you encounter barriers, please let me know immediately so that we can determine if there is a design adjustment that can be made or if an accommodation might be needed to overcome the limitations of the design. I am always happy to consider creative solutions as long as they do not compromise the intent of the assessment or learning activity. You are also welcome to contact the disability resources office to begin this conversation or to establish accommodations for this or other courses. I welcome feedback that will assist me in improving the usability and experience for all students.

Comments on: Check Your Syllabus 101: Disability Access Statements

By: Lydia Brown

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