Learning accommodations are adjustments that enable students with disabilities to participate equitably in all aspects of a course, program, or academic environment. To receive an accommodation, students must provide documentation to their campus's Disability Resource Center (DRC), which then approves specific accommodations relevant to your class.
All campuses of the University of Minnesota have staff responsible for facilitating access to learning, working, and participating in campus life. Find your campus’ Disability Resource Center (DRC).
Recommended instructor resources from the DRC
- The Interactive Process (5 min. read): This webpage reviews the overall process for students to get accommodations and outlines the instructor responsibilities in that process.
- Determining Essential Course Requirements (10 min. read): This webpage provides a brief overview of practices for determining and communicating course-based essential requirements, particularly regarding inclusive teaching and accommodations. Essential requirements are the core competencies and fundamental skills students must demonstrate to earn a passing grade or complete your course. Instructors can prevent unnecessary course-related stress for students by clearly articulating expectations for assignments and assessments.
- DRC Instructor Education & Training (10 min. read): This webpage is a list of resources provided by the DRC in collaboration with instructors.