Design for flexibility from the start—not as an accommodation, but as a standard.

That means building your course with multiple ways for students to engage, express, and access content. Use captions on videos, provide readings in multiple formats, allow varied assignment types (like audio, visual, or written), and structure your syllabus with clear, predictable navigation. When flexibility is baked into the design, you're not just supporting students with disabilities—you’re supporting working parents, multilingual learners, neurodivergent students, and anyone navigating life’s unpredictability.

Accessibility isn’t a checklist—it’s a mindset. And when it’s done well, it benefits everyone.