Agenda and Papers - University of Edinburgh
Agenda and Papers - University of Edinburgh
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Information for staff<br />
• Where can I find information on making my course more accessible?<br />
Information Services has information on creating accessible materials, including<br />
documents, presentations <strong>and</strong> online materials <strong>and</strong> an FAQ. The Student Disability<br />
Service has guidance on supporting students, including creating accessible lectures,<br />
accessible assessments <strong>and</strong> accessible placements.<br />
Information Services information on creating accessible materials <strong>and</strong> accessibility<br />
FAQ:<br />
http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/information-services/services/helpconsultancy/accessibility<br />
The Student Disability Service guidance on accessible lectures, assessments <strong>and</strong><br />
placements:<br />
http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/disability-<strong>of</strong>fice/staff/supporting-students<br />
• How do I know what adjustments students on my course will need?<br />
The Student Disability Service creates a 'Learning Pr<strong>of</strong>ile', in discussion with each<br />
student <strong>and</strong> for each student, which lists the recommended adjustments needed to<br />
enable him or her to study effectively. Once this has been agreed, key staff in the<br />
Schools, library <strong>and</strong> Academic Registry (as appropriate) are informed <strong>of</strong> the<br />
adjustments that are needed.<br />
Although it is impossible to anticipate every adjustment that might be needed, there<br />
are many things that can be done to make teaching materials, lectures etc. more<br />
accessible to everyone, thus reducing the number <strong>of</strong> individual adjustments required.<br />
For more information, see FAQ “Where can I find information on making my course<br />
more accessible?”<br />
• What is meant by the term “Teachability”?<br />
Teachability was originally the names <strong>of</strong> a national Scottish Higher Education<br />
Funding Council project that aimed to promote <strong>and</strong> maximise the inclusion <strong>and</strong><br />
effective participation <strong>of</strong> disabled students in higher education. Its goal is to ensure<br />
that curricula are made accessible to disabled students so that that they can<br />
participate fully in their programme <strong>of</strong> study while at university. It is also anticipatory,<br />
so that courses <strong>and</strong> programmes <strong>of</strong> study are made 'accessible by design' to all<br />
students.<br />
Teachability is now used synonymously with accessibility.<br />
Information on the Teachability project:<br />
http://www.teachability.strath.ac.uk/<br />
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