Tips for Communicating with Faculty

Faculty are your partners in ensuring access to class materials and content.

Below are some tips for successful implementation of your accommodations and building a strong relationship with your faculty.

1. Contact your professors as early in the semester as possible to discuss your accommodation(s). You can schedule a meeting during their office hours, arrange a phone appointment, or reach out via email.
2. Be prepared; think about what you will discuss with your professors. If you are unsure, discuss with your Access Coordinator in Student Disability Resources.
3. Share your Notification of Disability Accommodation email with your professors and discuss the accommodations with them.
4. Focus on your accommodation(s), not your disability.
5. You do not need to disclose your diagnosed disability to your professors to receive accommodation(s).
6. Be open to suggestions or comments from faculty. Accommodations often require a collaborative effort, and professors may be able to offer creative suggestions for implementing accommodations.