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UDL is a framework for designing curriculum that helps create learning goals, teaching methods, materials, and assessments that support all learners. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, UDL encourages flexible strategies that can be adapted to meet individual needs. For more information and additional resources, visit .

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Faculty have access to the many robust services offered by the CTLD. Some of these services include:

• – a collection of tutorials, best practices, and for online teaching.
• Course Development programs – collaborative and in-depth support for faculty preparing to teach a new or existing course.
• The Instructional Accessibility Group – guides and training to support faculty in creating more accessible and inclusive instructional content.

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It can be hard as faculty to know where your responsibilities around accommodations begin and end. We’ve outlined some things below that faculty should and should not do related to accommodations for students.

Faculty SHOULD…

• uphold academic standards for their courses with or without accommodations.
• ensure courses and all relevant content meet digital accessibility standards.
• make sure students are aware of the Access Center and its supports.
• refer students to the Access Center if they are requesting accommodations not already approved by our office.
• review all accommodation letters when received.
• discuss any questions or concerns about an accommodation with the Access Center.
• implement accommodations promptly.
• maintain confidentiality around a student’s accommodations at all times.

Faculty SHOULD NOT…

• impose a deadline for receiving accommodation letters from students.
• discuss a student’s accommodations or disability status with others outside of our office (unless necessary).
• request disability documentation from students.
• refuse to provide approved accommodations.

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Course syllabi are critical communication tools for the university and its services. The Access Center strongly encourages all faculty to include the statement below in a prominent location on course syllabi to help ensure all students receive the supports they need.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive learning environment for all students, including those with disabilities. Students seeking accommodations due to a diagnosed disability that impacts their access, performance, attendance, or grades in this class should visit the Access Center website for more information or contact the Access Center at 303-615-0200.

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