Assistant Dean for Accessible Education and Student Support FYS Instructor Workshop August 2017 Overview Big pictureframing Tips for inclusive design Issues particular to firstyear students with ID: 641501
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Accessible EducationAbigail NelsonAssistant Dean for Accessible Education and Student Support
FYS Instructor Workshop August 2017Slide2
OverviewBig picture/framingTips for inclusive designIssues particular to first-year students with disabilitiesQuestions/discussionSlide3
Social Justice LensMay Conference, AHEAD 2017Disability services in higher education:Shift away from medical; compliance modelsSocial model: access is a civil right, focus is barriers, inclusive designMy journey at BatesWe are all responsible for facilitating access. What can we do to work toward inclusion and reduce the need for individual accommodations?Slide4
Tips for Inclusive DesignBenefits all students!Use Accessibility Statement in syllabusAssess potential barriersUse multiple methods: assessment, engagement, knowledgeUse 12pt or larger for documents, sans serif font (Arial, Helvicata, etc)Ensure all readings are available in accessible formatsProvide regular feedback and corrective opportunitiesAvoid cold-calling; asking students to read aloud; consider peer reviewProvide clear instructions orally and in writingEnsure clear line of sight to instructorSlide5
Sample Syllabus Statement“Bates College is committed to creating a learning environment that meets the needs of its diverse student body. If you anticipate or experience any barriers to learning in this course, please feel welcome to discuss your concerns with me.If you have a disability, or think you may have a disability, you may also want to meet with Abigail Nelson, Assistant Dean of Accessible Education and Student Support, to begin this conversation or request an official accommodation. You can find more information about the Office of Accessible Education and Student Support, including contact information, here: http://www.bates.edu/accessible-education/. If you have already been approved for accommodations through the Office of Accessible Education, please meet with me so we can develop an implementation plan together.”Slide6
First-Year Students with Disabilities:Rights/Responsibilities are very different in collegeLots of variation in experienceMay be hesitant to disclose: stigmatizing experience in HS; not wanting to be a burden; “I want to try it without accommodations first”May not have access to previous accommodations or supports (ex: study guides, memory cards, teacher notes)Varying levels of self-advocacy and empowerment*New for fall: Accessibility Advisor role, optional orientation sessionsSlide7
Questions?Abigail Nelson207-786-8397anelson2@bates.edu