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Disability Information and Teaching Strategies

On the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà campus, Bob Murphy Access Center (BMAC) provides support services for students with deaf or hearing impairments, communication disabilities, learning disabilities, visual limitations, mobility limitations and other functional disabilities. Prior to a student receiving assistance, documentation from a qualified professional source must be submitted to BMAC.

Professors are encouraged to contact the BMAC office with specific questions or concerns.

Typical accommodations may include:

• Use of a Sign Language Interpreter or Real-Time Captioner for in classroom and campus events
• Extended Time / Alternate Location -for test taking
• Testing Accommodations - taped tests, reading of tests, use of computer for word processing or speech access, or use of calculator
• Tutoring - through the Learning Assistance Center
• Computer Assistance - adaptive equipment and training via AIM Center
• Alternative Media Formats - instructional materials transcribed from print media to Braille
• Reader Services - textbooks on tape
• Note-taking Services
• Tape Recording of Lectures
• Use of Colored Overlays

Many students are more comfortable about approaching their instructor if the following statement is a part of the faculty member's syllabus:

"Any student who feels that he or she may need an accommodation for any sort of disability, please make an appointment to see me during my office hours."