Information for Faculty and Staff
USM Resources:
Faculty Guide to Common Accommodations
Faculty Resources Created by the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program
Guide for Reasonable Adjustment to the Attendance Policy
Rights and Responsibilities to Ensure Educational Access for Students with Disabilities
Setting Extended Time in Brightspace
USM Digital Learning: Accessible Content
Zoom Settings - Cloud Recordings and Audio Transcripts
Accessible Campus Maps
Gorham Campus Accessibility Map
Lewiston Campus Accessibility Map
Portland Campus Accessibility Map
Universal Design for Learning
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for designing curricula that enable all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. UDL provides rich supports for learning and reduces barriers to the curriculum while maintaining high achievement standards for all.
20 Tips for Teaching an Accessible Online Course
Mental Health
How to Help a Student in a Mental-Health Crisis
Information about teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
A Spectrum of Possibility: Tips for Professors of College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Information about teaching students who are blind or low vision
Suggested Strategies for Students with Visual Impairments
Information about teaching students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students' Top Ten List for Faculty
Accessibility:
Accessible Presentations: What Every Presenter Should Know
Explore Access: Designing an Accessible Online Course