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Disability Resources for Faculty and Staff

Creating Access...Together

Disability Resources recognizes the faculty and staff of UMD as essential partners in making our campus an accessible, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment.

A New Perspective On Disability

UMD is a leader in acknowledging disability to be an aspect of diversity. We believe that disability is a human difference as defined by the Social Model of disability, rather that a personal deficit as defined by the (outdated) Medical Model of disability.

Inclusive Syllabus Statement

An inclusive syllabus statement, verbally announced on the first day of class, will send a powerful statement to students that they are welcome to disclose their disability-related needs to you and you are willing make your course accessible. We suggest the following:

Students with disabilities:
It is the policy and practice of the University of Minnesota Duluth to create inclusive learning environments for all students, including students with disabilities. If there are aspects of this course that result in barriers to your inclusion or your ability to meet course requirements such as time limited exams, inaccessible web content, or the use of non-captioned videos, please notify the instructor as soon as possible. You are also encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Resources to discuss and arrange reasonable accommodations. Call 218-726-6130 or visit the DR web site at www.d.umn.edu/access for more information.

Class Presentations

Information about disability culture and/or experiences will increase everyone's comfort level when interacting with individuals with disabilities. If you would like a presentation by Disability Resources students and staff in your class, please send your request via the Classroom Presentation Request early as possible in the semester.

 

Accommodating Students at UMD

Students who qualify for disability accommodations will bring you a Letter of Accommodation (LOA) each semester. They will also bring accommodation request forms and/or note taker announcements. The following links will help clarify your role in the accommodation process.

  1. Test Accommodations
  2. Note-Taking Accommodations
  3. Note-Taker Class Announcement
  4. Working with an Interpreter

 

Additional Resources

Working Together for an Accessible Campus

Mini-Handbook for faculty and staff contains DR policies, some ideas about accessible course design, and a list of useful on-campus references. If you would like a paper copy, please contact Disability Resources.

Information about Disabilities

This article from UMTC provides specific information about the impact of disabilities on college students.

Student Mental Health Module

Mental health diagnoses and issues are increasingly prevalent in the college population. Some practical strategies and ideas for working with students with psychological disorders are presented in this article, also from the Southern Campus.

The Faculty Room is a comprehensive on-line resource for faculty, staff and administrators.

Tips On Interacting With People With Disabilities is a quick and entertaining guide to Disability Etiquette.

DR 1001: Intro to Disability Resources contains everything you ever wanted to know about Disability Resources - and then some.

UM Board of Regents Policy on Disability Services.

The University of Minnesota is committed to equitable access and opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and guests with disabilities.


 

 

 

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Questions?

For more information, contact:

  1. Disability Resources

  2. 258 Kirby Student Center
  3. (218) 726-6130
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