HomeAnnotated BibliographiesSupporting Neurodiverse and Physically Disabled Students A Tool for Changing Differences from Deficits into Resources: The Access Needs Form Share: Section NavigationSkip section navigationIn this sectionAnnotated Bibliographies Affirming and Inclusive Engaged Learning for Neurodivergent Students Capstone Experiences Conditions for Meaningful Learning GenAI and Engaged Learning Global Learning Internships Learning Communities Learning on Location: Place-Based Pedagogies Mentoring Service-Learning Student-Faculty Partnership Supporting Neurodiverse and Physically Disabled Students Undergraduate Research Work-Integrated Learning Writing Transfer In and Beyond the University Reference List Entry:Cook-Sather, Alison. 2019. "A Tool for Changing Differences from Deficits into Resources: The Access Needs Form." The National Teaching & Learning Forum 28 (5): 7-9. https://doi.org/10.1002/ntlf.30209.About this Journal Article:This is a short publication and tool to switch your classroom from deficit-based thinking to strength-based thinking around differences and disabilities. It invites students to identify differences and disabilities that can then turn into resources within the classroom community.