Faculty Resources
Accessibility Services strives to create classrooms that transcend physical or mental capabilities and learning styles. These are known as universal classrooms. Watch the videos and explore the resources below a to create universal classrooms of your own.
Creating a Universal Classroom
Effective Teaching Methods
Characteristics of Learning Disabilities and Impact on Educational Outcomes
Universal Design and Principles of Effective Instruction
Universal Design Methods and Technology in the Learning Environment
Information on Disabilities
General Information
- Disability Types
- Adaptech Research Network: Focus is on accessibility and communication technologies in post-secondary
- Ottawa Network for Education
- Canadian Mental Health Association
- Autism Society of Canada
- National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
- What is ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)?
Resources for faculty
- Accessing Services at TRU
- Understanding Asperger Syndrome: A Professor’s Guide
- Universal design of learning:
- Council of Ontario Universities: Accessible Campus:
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- Your Course Accessibility Checklist
- The University of Calgary’s resources on Supporting Students with Disabilities
- Lynda.com's course, Teaching Techniques: Making Accessible Learning
Learning disability information
Learning strategy information
Disability and career-related information
Videos
Online teaching tools
Free course on supporting students with disabilities in BC post-secondary
TRU Resources
BC Campus Resources
Moodle Documentation and Tips
- Moodle Accessibility (Moodle)
- Providing extra time for students in Moodle assessments (Moodle)
- Moodle Text Editor Tools (Louisiana State University)
For support with Moodle, please contact [email protected].
Other Helpful Resources
- Your Course Accessibility Checklist (Campus Technology)
- IT Accessibility Checklist & Tutorial (University of Washington)
- Accessible Education Material & Media (SNOW Inclusive Learning and Education)
- Remote Learning Resources (Center for Applied Special Technology)
- Accessibility in E-Learning (Accessible Campus)
- Alternative Assessment Ideas (University of Western Ontario)
- 20 Tips for Teaching an Accessible Online Course (University of Washington)
- Quality Captioning (Captioning Key)
Effective Teaching Methods
Characteristics of Learning Disabilities and Impact on Educational Outcomes
Universal Design and Principles of Effective Instruction
Universal Design Methods and Technology in the Learning Environment
General Information
- Disability Types
- Adaptech Research Network: Focus is on accessibility and communication technologies in post-secondary
- Ottawa Network for Education
- Canadian Mental Health Association
- Autism Society of Canada
- National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
- What is ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)?
Resources for faculty
- Accessing Services at TRU
- Understanding Asperger Syndrome: A Professor’s Guide
- Universal design of learning:
- Council of Ontario Universities: Accessible Campus:
- Your Course Accessibility Checklist
- The University of Calgary’s resources on Supporting Students with Disabilities
- Lynda.com's course, Teaching Techniques: Making Accessible Learning
Learning disability information
Learning strategy information
Disability and career-related information
Videos
Free course on supporting students with disabilities in BC post-secondary
TRU Resources
BC Campus Resources
Moodle Documentation and Tips
- Moodle Accessibility (Moodle)
- Providing extra time for students in Moodle assessments (Moodle)
- Moodle Text Editor Tools (Louisiana State University)
For support with Moodle, please contact [email protected].
Other Helpful Resources
- Your Course Accessibility Checklist (Campus Technology)
- IT Accessibility Checklist & Tutorial (University of Washington)
- Accessible Education Material & Media (SNOW Inclusive Learning and Education)
- Remote Learning Resources (Center for Applied Special Technology)
- Accessibility in E-Learning (Accessible Campus)
- Alternative Assessment Ideas (University of Western Ontario)
- 20 Tips for Teaching an Accessible Online Course (University of Washington)
- Quality Captioning (Captioning Key)
