Teaching
resources for faculty and instructors

A New Model of Disability

At Disability Services, we believe students with disabilities add to the rich diversity on our campus.

Of course, society hasn't always viewed people with disabilities in such a positive light. Historically, people with disabilities were viewed as being deficient and in need of "fixing". But the disability rights movement and the development of disability studies has challenged these outdated models and redefined what it means to be disabled.

We invite you to browse the links below to learn more about challenging traditional models of disability and how you can best serve your students with disabilities. You are always welcome to contact Disability Services if you need additional information.

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FAQs for Faculty and Instructors

Are you a faculty member or instructor new to issues of disability? Find out how to work with Disability Services, what to do when a student hands you an accommodation letter, useful definitions, roles and responsibilities, and more, in our FAQs for Faculty and Instructors.

Teaching Students with Disabilities: Universal Instructional Design

Learn how to make your classes more accessible to all students with our in-depth information on best practices for teaching students with disabilities.

Research and Resources

Local and national research and resources on teaching, disability, and higher education