Welcome Faculty & Staff!

This page will assist you in understanding how you can engage in best practices in meeting the needs of students with disabilities and meeting our University goals for digital accessibility in our classes and website.

Accessibility Resources welcomes the opportunity to discuss any aspects of our commitment to accessibility for individuals on our campus and those who are engaging our digital resources. Please call or schedule time with staff in Accessibility Resources. Accessibility Resources is located in 132 Memorial Library and can be reached at 507-389-2825 or ar@mnsu.edu.

Note: University employees who require disability-related accommodations need to contact Benefits and Payroll in Human Resources to coordinate them. Graduate Assistants who need work accommodations for the limitations of a disability should contact Accessibility Resources.

Supporting Students with Disabilities

MSU is committed to supporting students with disabilities in accessing our educational offerings. Accessibility Resources coordinates classroom and other facilities accommodations for students who have documented accessibility needs on record with the university. Information about coordinating and providing accommodations can be found here.

Digital Accessibility

Digital accessibility refers to the practice of making digital content and platforms usable for everyone, including individuals with disabilities. Digital accessibility supports our commitment to equitable education and supports compliance with updated federal regulations. Within the scope of digital accessibility, we ensure that institutional websites, learning management systems (D2L), and other online tools are navigable and usable for all students, faculty, and staff without needing a specific request for accommodation.

Resources for Accessibility of Digital Course Materials in All Modalities

We have assembled some helpful resources to assist in promoting accessibility in all classes, particularly in digital materials, and upholding accommodations for students with disabilities. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions by professors in their work with students with disabilities. 

Syllabus Statement

This page provides a sample paragraph for professors to use on their syllabus when communicating to students their willingness to provide equal access. 

Strategies for Working with Specific Disabilities

Resources on six disability areas to support faculty in their work with students with these disabilities.

Disruptive Classroom Behavior

Resources for strategies to use in the presence of disruptive classroom behavior.