Understanding Higher Education Responsibilities under the ADA
Explore the responsibilities of Higher Education institutions under the American with Disabilities Act, identify barriers faced by students with disabilities, and learn about resources, stakeholders, and advocacy strategies in post-secondary education transition.
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Wednesday, September 13, 2023 1
Welcome & Opening Remarks Isabelle Alexander-Klaboe 2
Learning Objectives Understand the responsibilities of Higher Education under the American with Disabilities Act Recognize common barriers faced by students with disabilities. Identify the resources and stakeholders involved with transition to post- secondary education. Analyze strategies for optimal communication and collaboration among stakeholders involved with post-secondary education. Describe avenues for advocacy.
Interactive: Think Pair - Share 4
Outline Provide context on Higher Education and the ADA. Throughout this case report, we will: Assess the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders (interactive). Analyze barriers, policies and opportunities (interactive). Determine prospects for advocacy for this case (interactive). Examine the role of ILC fostering communication and collaboration among stakeholders. Evaluate strategies for applying interventions across organizations (interactive).
Background of Higher Education and the ADA 6
Barriers and Higher Education? Programmatic Structural Social
Transitioning From High School to College Required Documentation Disability Services Self-Advocacy
Self Advocacy Self-Advocacy How does my disability impact me? What supports do I need to be successful? What are my strengths? What are my goals? What are my rights? What are my rights? Person-centered questions help guide a person s goal setting and assess which supports or services may be beneficial. Understanding your rights is the first step to self-advocacy. 9
Introduction to the Case Who, What, Where, When, Why
Interactive: Think Pair - Share Determine the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders 11 11
Interactive: Think Pair - Share Barriers ? Policies ? Opportunities ? 12 12
Unfolding the Case Ableism Policies and Practices Technology 13
Interactive: Think Pair - Share Determine the prospects for Advocacy 14 14
Center for Independent Living Examine the role of CIL fostering communication and collaboration among stakeholders
Interactive: Think Pair - Share Evaluate strategies for applying interventions across organizations 16 16
Case Conclusion What does this case demonstrate? Changing Landscape of Technology. Additional Considerations.
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