Division of Campus Life
Student Accessibility Services

For Faculty

Course accessibility for students with disabilities is part of Brown’s mission to create a diverse and inclusive community. Achieving this requires a collaborative process with SAS, the student, faculty, and staff all playing important roles.

For Faculty

Course accessibility for students with disabilities is part of Brown’s mission to create a diverse and inclusive community. Achieving this requires a collaborative process with SAS, the student, faculty, and staff all playing important roles.

Accessibility is a shared responsibility and an important part of Brown’s commitment to inclusive teaching and learning. Faculty help ensure that students with disabilities can fully participate in their courses by implementing approved accommodations and communicating with students and SAS when questions arise.

These pages provides guidance on faculty roles and responsibilities, using Accommodate to review accommodation letters, and supporting common academic accommodations such as exams, note-taking, and accessible course materials.

Roles and Responsibilities Regarding Student Accommodations

Additional Faculty Information

Exam Support

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) provides information and support to faculty/instructors when scheduling exams or students with accommodations.

Syllabus Statement

A syllabus statement provides information to students on how to access accommodation and disability related services. It's the student's responsibility to contact SAS in advance to discuss or request disability related accommodations.