Creating Truly Accessible College Classrooms

Accessibility in higher education is more than compliance. It’s creating spaces where all students can fully participate. Designing accessible college classrooms ensures equitable learning for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students while benefiting all learners.

Incorporate Communication Access

Provide ASL interpreters, CART captioning, or assistive listening devices. Make requests easy to submit and plan for accessibility needs in advance.

Accessible Course Materials

Ensure all documents, slides, and videos are accessible. Caption videos, use readable fonts, and provide alternative formats for students who need them.

Universal Design Principles

Design courses with flexibility: multiple ways to engage with content, interactive learning options, and varied assessments. This benefits students of all abilities.

Faculty Training

Educate professors on accessibility best practices, including using inclusive language, pacing lectures for interpreters, and understanding communication access needs.

Accessible classrooms are inclusive classrooms. At MT & Associates, we partner with colleges to provide interpreting and captioning services that meet students’ needs. Explore our resources page for more strategies.