Accessibility is an integral part of education. Without having accessibility requirements met, many students struggle to achieve their academic goals. While it can be difficult to foresee all accessibility needs and academic supports students may require, it is important to be prepared and open minded. Our instructors are committed to acknowledging and breaking down any barriers that may block students’ abilities to participate and succeed in the learning environment. This include but is not limited to any physical or mental disabilities that hinder the learner’s ability to participate fully and equally in the classroom environment.  

Instructors for this course will be readily available and eager to aid students and supporting their education. Instructors will be accessible via email, Microsoft Teams direct messages, and Microsoft Teams video calls. Students who require extra support are encouraged to make contact with their instructor regarding their accessibility needs. The instructor will accommodate any valid requests from students. In the case that a student is requesting an accommodation that is not possible, instructors will work with the student to compromise and find a way to incorporate a similar accommodation to meet the student’s needs. While it is encouraged that students contact the instructor prior to beginning the course, instructors will be available to meet and discuss student needs throughout the course. Although it is impossible to format the course differently for every student, our instructors aim to create a welcoming, enjoyable, and accessible learning environment.

Having multiple learning opportunities allows students to engage in different learning formats, which caters to multiple different learning styles. Students taking our class will have access to multiple different learning sources such as YouTube videos, textbook readings, gray literature, and Quizlet quizzes. All videos provided by the instructor will have an option for closed captions should the students require them. Support for technological difficulties will be available through the instructor should the students be experiencing any difficulties.

Accessibility is of the utmost importance when it comes to fostering an equal learning environment and we are committed to building an accessible, welcoming classroom environment.