Accessible Dartmouth Initiative
Accessible Dartmouth Initiative
A partnership between DCAL, Student Accessibility Services, and Learning Design and Innovation
Many Dartmouth educators are already practicing accessible teaching. The Accessible Dartmouth Initiative supports them to build on these practices and to make additional intentional choices—some small, some structural—so that more students can engage more deeply in learning.
ADI partners with educators across all departments and schools, offering tools and support to strengthen inclusive teaching and accessibility practices.
Upcoming Events
Fall 2026 Lunch & Learn Series
30-minute sessions exploring what the learning sciences tell us about specific dimensions of student experience. Fridays at 12:15 pm on Zoom. No preparation needed. Sessions are not recorded.
- September 18: What is Neurodivergence?
- October 2: Teaching Autistic Students
- October 16: Teaching Students with ADHD
- October 30: Connecting Anxiety and Learning
Workshops and Discussions
- October 1: To thine own self be true: A Conversation on Disability, Theater, and Learning with Teatro la Plaza
- October 14: Elevating Joy in Teaching & Learning: Hands-on Workshop
- November 6: From Slides to Solutions: Designing Course Materials for Every Student
Check the events calendar or sign up for the Teaching & Learning Newsletter for information and announcements.
Connect with Fellow Dartmouth Instructors
Universal Design for Learning Institute
Participants develop skills and mindsets related to various accessibility and wellbeing-related topics through the lens of Universal Design for Learning. Each institute has a unique theme.
Everything far exceeded my expectations. I've been to teaching conferences before that felt well-intended but were unhelpful when it came to discussions about practical application and brainstorming solutions. This was so short in comparison but I came away with a lot. - Past UDL institute participant
Explore the Accessible Dartmouth Initiative's Workbook
Self-Guided Walkthrough
Practicing UDL in Higher Education is a Dartmouth-developed self-guided, hands-on digital walkthrough that helps you analyze your learners, identify barriers, and explore strategies through concrete examples. Completing the workbook positions you to apply for grant funding.
Dive Deeper with a Grant
Accessible Dartmouth Initiative Grant
With the support of ADI team members, faculty and staff educators incorporate UDL interventions identified in a UDL Institute into the materials or practices planned for a current or new course or co-curricular program and receive a $1500 stipend.