Instructor Resources
Accommodations for Equal Access
Providing accommodations to students is a collaborative approach.
Designing courses with accessibility in mind not only benefits students with disabilities, but it also enhances the learning experience for all students. Accommodations will go beyond accessibility for individual to have access.
Requirements for Student Accommodations
When a student receives formal disability accommodations, you will receive a Faculty Notification Letter from the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Office. You're obligated to take certain actions or approaches for students with accommodations:
- Engage in an interactive process by communicating with the student and SAS regarding implementation of their accommodations in the course.
- Protect the privacy of students’ disclosure. In other words, don’t talk about or call out the student with disability in public ways. Communicate privately.
- Respond in a timely and effective way.
- Provide accommodations based on the Faculty Notification Letter.
It's your responsibility to implement accommodations listed. SAS is here to support both with general strategies and in specific situations.
Instructor Resources
UW-Green Bay is committed to educating all who want to learn, and that includes providing equitable education to students with disabilities. If you need assistance in making accommodations for students or ensuring accessibility of your materials, our campus offers various support services that can help.
CATL
The Center for Advancement of Teaching and Learning (CATL) is a place to go for your instructional design and digital learning environments inquires. The staff provides individual consultations and workshops.
Syllabus Examples
Every course syllabus is required to include information about how to request accommodations. See Syllabus-Checklist and Syllabus-Template to incorporate language to meet this requirement.
Accessibility Resources
These guidelines help you provide the basic level of accessibility and ensures that UW-Green Bay remains in compliance.
Digital Accessibility
Digital accessibility means creating content, tools and technology that everyone can use—regardless of ability. At UW-Green Bay, accessibility isn’t just a legal obligation. It’s a shared commitment to equity, innovation and inclusive learning.
Event Planning
Whether you're providing services or host an event, make sure all attendees, including people with disabilities, can fully participate.
Additional Training
SAS will provide department and group trainings for those who would like to learn more.
Want to Know More?
Lynn Niemi and the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) team strive to help students with disabilities reach their full potential by providing academic accommodations and support services.