Disability Support Services (DSS) is committed to making UAB programs and services accessible to students with disabilities. To prevent discrimination based on disability in all UAB student programs and services, the primary goal of DSS is to ensure an accessible university environment by working with students, faculty, staff and community agencies to provide appropriate accommodations.

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Remote Instruction Resources

Remote Instruction Resources

Faculty/Staff Resource Guide

Faculty/Staff Resource Guide

ASK THE ADA FACULTY ADVISOR

Ask the ADA Faculty Advisor

Faculty Rights & Responsibilities

Faculty Rights & Responsibilities

New Faculty Orientation

New Faculty Orientation

Faculty/Staff Training Form

Faculty/Staff Training Form

Syllabus Statement

Syllabus Statement

Self Assessment Tool

Self Assessment Tool

Services/Resources

Resources

Request Captions for Videos

Request Captions for Videos

Grievances

Grievances

Existing & Emerging Technologies Committee

Existing & Emerging Technologies Committee

FAQs

FAQs

Service and Assistance Animals

Service and Assistance Animals

Disability Support Services Outstanding Faculty Award

Disability Support Services Outstanding Faculty Award is presented during the Fall and Spring semesters. Students who are registered with DSS are encouraged to nominate professors who promote an inclusive classroom, value diverse learning styles and abilities, challenge and support students with disabilities, and believe in working with all students.

Past Winners:

  • Fall 2018
    Dr. Peter Verbeek (Anthropology) and Dr. Bruce McComiskey (English)

  • Spring 2018
    Robin Lorenz M.D., Ph.D. (Medicine) and Dr. Mickie Powell (Biology)

  • Fall 2017
    Dr. David Schwebel, Anna Johnston (Psychology) and Dr. Don Lein (Physical Therapy)

  • Spring 2017
    Dr. Sami Raut (Biology) and Dr. Sarah Culver (Business)