• Remember to include a DSS syllabus statement on your syllabi.  Sample statements can be cut and pasted from the DSS Faculty Handbook.  
• The Lead Sign Language Interpreter notifies faculty members who have a deaf or hard-of-hearing student in a class so the faculty member is aware that all videos must be captioned.  This includes videos that are shown in class and online.  The captioning request form is available online.
• Read&Write is downloadable software that is available for all faculty and students.  Videos on the toolbar teach the viewer how to use the programs.
• Many different learning styles and health conditions create barriers for students.  Your class design can mitigate some of those barriers.  The DSS Faculty Handbook offers suggestions.

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