Faculty and Staff

SSD attempts to work in partnership with faculty and staff in ensuring students with disabilities have equal access to The University. The goal of this section is to help faculty and staff better understand the needs of Students with Disabilities and provide information on the various aids and services offered by SSD.

• The Law
• Responsibilities of Students and Faculty
• Downloadable Forms
• Instructional Tips for Working with Students with Disabilities
• Providing Accommodations: a Quick Reference
• Sample Syllabus Statement
• Accommodation Letters for Professors
• Faculty/Staff FAQs
• Critical Ways Faculty Can Support Students With Disabilities
• In Their Shoes (requires EID) - an interactive web-based program that provides insight to walk in the shoes of an individual with a disability
• Disability Awareness Videos - Learn more about the experiences of students with disabilities at college by watching these online videos filmed at the University of Michigan
• SSD Faculty and Staff Guide (PDF)
• Guidelines on Student Note-Taking Accommodations