The Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning is an advocate of inclusive teaching practices and strongly supports the University’s accessibility policy [1], which includes digital course materials. We partner with instructors to assess and improve the accessibility of course activities and digital resources.
An accessible course presents as few obstacles as possible to the diversity of Yale learners, including students with disabilities and those who rely on particular technologies. The greater the accessibility of a course, the more likely that all students will have equitable opportunities for learning and growth. In this sense, accessibility is a central component of inclusive teaching. The goal is to provide flexible and robust learning environments in which all students can thrive without the need for special accommodations.
The staff of the Poorvu Center, in partnership with Information Technology Services, the University Library, and local support providers in Yale’s professional schools, offer a range of services to help Yale instructors consider and improve the accessibility of their courses.
Schedule a consultation [3] | Attend a workshop or event [4] | Learn about accessibility [5]
Links
[1] https://your.yale.edu/policies-procedures/policies/1605-web-accessibility-policy
[2] mailto:accessibility@yale.edu
[3] https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/course-accessibility-support-contacts
[4] https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/AccessibilityServices/EventsAndWorkshops
[5] https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/strategic-resources-digital-publications/accessible-teaching