AccessAbility Services : Faculty and Staff Resources

Disability Information

Having an understanding of disabilities and the impact caused by a certain disability is essential when teaching to and interacting with students whose learning styles are different from their peers. The following fact sheets on Disability Impacts and Teaching Strategies should assist instructors in gaining valuable information on the impacts of various disabilities.

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
  • Chronic Health Conditions
  • Deaf or Hard of Hearing
  • Head Injuries/Traumatic Brain Injuries (including concussions or a separate one for faculty on temporary concussions)
  • Learning Disability
  • Mobility/Physical Impairments
  • Dexterity Impairments
  • Psychological/Psychiatric Conditions
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Speech/Language Impairments
  • Visual Impairments