College professors are highly trained and equipped in their discipline, but very few are equipped to support students with disabilities and varied challenges. Faculty can benefit from understanding disability groups and learning a handful of ways to support students with special needs. In this session, participants will learn from La-Juan Bradford, Director of Academic Support and Professor of Education at Lee University, appropriate vernacular regarding students with disabilities -- specifically three simple strategies to support students with disabilities in the classroom. These strategies are easy to implement and student friendly. 

Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) ADVANCE Program, Award #2304868 aims to address the significant challenge of hiring and retaining women and underrepresented minorities in STEM faculty positions, particularly at small rural institutions in the Appalachian region. As a non-profit consortium of 33 private four-year liberal arts institutions, the Appalachian College Association (ACA) serves Appalachian communities through the transformational work of its faculty, staff, and students. The National Science Foundation’s ADVANCE program is aimed at increasing the participation and advancement of women in academic science and engineering careers, thereby developing a more diverse science and engineering workforce. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF.