Best Practices: Supporting Students with Disabilities in the Online Classroom

The online student population includes a variety of learning needs and styles. Regardless of the class modality, instructors must provide an equitable learning experience for all students. Students with disabilities may require specific learning supports in order to be successful. Instructors can implement differentiated instruction Universal Design for Learning strategies to present the course content. This presentation will review the needs of students with disabilities in the online classroom and learn effective strategies to support them.

Session Outcomes:

• Understand the specific needs of students with disabilities in the online classroom.
• Implement effective teaching strategies to set all students up for success, regardless of any differences.
• Design virtual experiences that will meet the needs of all learners.