Services for Students with Disabilities: Faculty Guide

Understanding and accommodating the needs of students with a disability:
Instructors must have a clear understanding of the possible educational implications of specific disabilities. It's important to remain aware that students with disabilities may require certain adaptations, and it is important that instructors be receptive and responsive to students who indicate that they have such needs. There are a variety of characteristics, problems and accommodations necessary for students with disabilities that may be encountered within the classroom setting. Such accommodations are discussed throughout the following pages: