Resources for Faculty and Staff

Part of the Disability Service's Office's mission is to assist staff and faculty in the process of accommodating students with disabilities. This page has been created to assist you in providing an equitable, accessible, and enriching classroom experience for the students with disabilities you may teach. Please feel free to browse the site and gain information about the following:

Know the rights and responsibilities of IVCC as well as those of the students you may work with
Understand how the accommodation process works and how you can facilitate it
Learn general information about common disabilities
Investiage universal and specific accommodation strategies for students with disabilities
Find answers for frequently asked questions about working with students with disabilites
Locate additional resources that can help you expand your knowledge base and teaching abilities

Sample Syllabi Statements

Faculty are an indispensible tool for guiding students who may need accommodations to our office. One of the most effective ways of doing that is by simply having a statement on your syllabi that informs students of our existence. You'll find a variety of sample statements to choose from.

Common Disabilities

The most common disabilities students present with at IVCC are learning disabilities, AD/HD, and mental health issues such as bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression. The population of students with Asperger's Syndrome or autism continues to rise both nationally and locally. Please follow each link to learn more about typical characteristics of each disability. Note that the links to information on learning disabilities and AD/HD go to DePaul's PLuS Project website. The PLuS Project was a grant-funded demonstration program from the U.S. Department of Education. All materials produced by the program were made available for public use. If you'd like more information and resources about these disabilites and others, please visit the Resources section of our website.