Accessibility & CEADR Accommodations

Educational Accessibility & Disability Resources

The University of South Alabama is welcoming of every student regardless of their abilities. Being accessible simply means that your course documents are able to be taken in by every student.

Best Practices for Accessibility

The Center for Educational Accessibility & Disability Resources (CEADR) provides education opportunities for individuals with disabilities through equal access, empowerment, support, resources, advocacy, collaboration and outreach throughout the University and community.

CEADR works closely with faculty and staff in an advisory capacity and assists in the development of reasonable accommodations that allow students with disabilities to fully participate in all of the programs offered on campus.

Students are required to:

Step 1

Submit an application to CEADR. Eligibility guidelines.

Step 2

Submit supporting documentation of their disability and barriers from a licensed healthcare provider.

Step 3

Schedule an intake appointment with CEADR staff via Navigate South.

Step 4

Electronically email their official faculty notification letter (FNL) to faculty which details their approved accommodations from CEADR.

Step 5

Students approved for testing accommodations, such as extended time and a distraction-reduced environment, may submit a testing reservation with CEADR

Faculty FAQ

Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn. All classes have a diverse set of learners, whether you can see that diversity or not. UDL advocates for designing courses that meet the needs of all students. This includes not only students with recognized disabilities but also students with various challenges, interests, and abilities. Watch the video below to get an overview of UDL. Check out this resources on writing ALT text for images:

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