Professors generally provide students with building names and room numbers for their classrooms, offices, and relevant resources on campus, but how can they make these locations more accessible to students, especially those who are blind or visually impaired? In short, referencing noticeable landmarks and changes in environment go a long way! This card will provide some tips on how to provide clear directions to students, and where to put them so they are easy to access.
Tips for giving clear directions
- Mention landmarks (a fountain that is always running, brick pavers by the entrance, a change in terrain, steps, a bridge, etc.)
- Mention if the building of the location is near a popular structures (south of Bomont Tower, next to The Union, west of Wells hall).
- Specify where to find the wheelchair accessible entrance.
- Describe where the classroom is located within the building (across from the elevator, on the left past the drinking fountain).
Where to make these directions viewable
- As a hyperlink in the syllabus.
- On D2L.
- In an email or conversation if discussing a meeting with a student who might benefit.
