Working with Students with Disabilities

The information here is offered for faculty who are interested in how to enhance the learning experience for students with disabilities.  There is no obligation on the part of the teaching faculty to follow these guidelines, however; it could help to improve the experience of students with disabilities.

Asperger’s Syndrome

A page to support faculty working with students with Asperger’s Syndrome, including general characteristics and instructional strategies.

ADHD

ADHD information for faculty, including myths and strategies within instruction.

Hearing Loss and Deafness

A description of people who are hard-of-hearing or deaf, including communication and instructional strategies and how to work with and ASL interpreter.

Learning Disabilities

Learn about the different types of learning disabilities and the executive functions they affect.

Psychiatric Disorders

Describes instructional approaches and potential accommodations with working with students with psychiatric disorders. 

Vision Loss

Strategies for working with students who are blind or have low-vision.  Includes instructional and communication strategies, and appropriate accommodations.