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Accessibility in higher education implies the creation of a barrier-free learning environment in order to ensure that all students are able to experience all aspects of their educational experience and focus on the main objective: learning.

Strategies

Check For Accessibility

Run an accessibility check on all your course materials including videos, PDF documents, and textbook. Doing this front-end work before the semester begins can help your semester run more smoothly.

Engage Students

Many students are aware of how they learn best, providing a welcoming opportunity for students to talk with you about their needs can save time and frustration for you and your students.

Provide Multiple Formats

Give students the opportunity to access materials and course content in a number of ways such as video, podcast, study guides, checkpoints, and class notes. This helps by providing access to materials in a multitude of ways. All materials are not created equal. It is important to check that all students have access to the material for their course in a way that they can best understand it.

Provide Campus Resources

Students may not be aware of all the resources available on campus to assist them. The Disability Resource Center (DRC) celebrates disability identity as a valued aspect of diversity. The DRC champions a universally-accessible campus community that supports the holistic advancement of individuals with disabilities. Students may not know about the DRC, tutoring centers, and other resources designed to help them be successful at UF. Providing that information is vital.

Resources

Diving Deeper/Research