GAAD 2025 - B3: Shifting Faculty Perspectives on Implementing Accessible Course Design Strategies

Shifting Faculty Perspectives on Implementing Accessible Course Design Strategies

Trischa Duke, University of Illinois Chicago

One of the most significant barriers in designing accessible online courses is faculty's compliance-based mindset, providing accommodations when required rather than building courses that are accessible and inclusive from the start. This presentation highlights strategies for shifting this "accommodation" mindset to understanding the importance of accessibility, not only for those requiring it but for all students, and outlines key components of a robust faculty professional development program centered around accessibility practices.

Session B3 slides