The design of procedures and implementation of accommodations can make a big difference in the student’s experience. Traditional ways of approaching accommodations and other practices often place unnecessary burdens on disabled students.
Initial Interview & Documentation
Should acquisition of third-party documentation drive access? Are there unnecessary steps in the process?
Faculty Notification
How can faculty notification be designed in ways that are efficient, effective and reduce the student burden?
Syllabus Statement
For many students, the syllabus statement is the first impression they get about how disability is viewed. What messages are students getting?
Exams
Nondisabled students simply show up to take exams. How does that compare with the experience of disabled students?
Attendance
Inflexible attendance policies differentially impact people with chronic illnesses. How can this be different?
Animals & Access
Animals remove barriers for some and lessen symptoms for others. How can we change the conversation around animals and access?
Food Service Plans
Coming soon! Many colleges mandate that students buy into the food service plan. But does it serve everyone? How can we design things differently?
Course Substitutions
Coming soon! What are the principles that should guide decisions about course substitutions?