Did you know that the majority of accommodation requests are for disabilities that are not considered apparent? To make matters worse, that number only includes those students who choose to identify as having a disability. Imagine what it is like to struggle with a disability, but be afraid to request help for fear of judgment. What can you do as a faculty member? This workshop will discuss strategies to make your course more supportive of all learners and provide opportunities to develop an implementation plan.
This workshop will discuss:
- Potential characteristics of individuals with invisible disabilities
- Common pedagogical strategies that support all learners in your classroom, including those with invisible disabilities
- Specific strategies you can employ to support specific disabilities, when you are aware of them
Universal Design Guideline(s)
Multiple Means of Representation, Action/Expression, and Engagement