Faculty should complete the following steps before the start of each semester:

1. Provide the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) with a list of textbooks you will be using in order that arrangements may be made to order taped texts for students with visual impairments or reading disabilities.
2. Provide OSD with a copy of your syllabus to be enlarged or audio taped for students with visual impairments or reading disabilities.
3. Include a statement in your syllabus and make an announcement in class encouraging students who need accommodations to meet with you to discuss this need:

   "Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact the Office of Students with Disabilities at (OSD phone# and room # on your campus) as soon as possible to better ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion."

4. Review and discuss with students the specific evacuation procedures for your classroom and building.
5. Make sure that audiovisual materials are captioned for deaf students.
6. Contact OSD if assistance is needed with understanding and providing accommodations for students with a disability enrolled in your classes.
7. Complete an Exam Assistance Request Form and attach exams to be administered and/or proctored by OSD at least one week prior to the scheduled date of the exam.