Instructors

Your role matters

As an Indiana University instructor, you hold a critical role in ensuring an inclusive environment for all students. You can enhance learning outcomes while creating a welcoming environment for all students.

Your impact

Your decisions have a profound impact on students. Through accessible teaching practices, you help remove obstacles that may otherwise interfere with learning. With this understanding, you can better support students to reach their full potential.

Action plan

To promote accessibility in your course, consider the following steps:

• Learn about accessibility standards to ensure all course materials are compliant.
• Encourage open dialogue with students about their needs and offer various ways to engage with the content.
• Adopt universal design principles when developing your curriculum.
• Seek feedback regularly from students to identify areas of improvement in accessibility.