Seventy-five percent (75%) of all mental illnesses begin by age 24. As instructors working with young adults, we may be the first ones to recognize the signs and symptoms of a developing mental illness. What will you see from someone who may be at the start of a mental illness?

By preparing our courses so that students with disabilities can overcome barriers to access, we are utilizing the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines. The purpose of this blog is to share some small changes you can make to the learning environment so that all students can participate without barriers, increasing equity and access to quality education.