PPT-Accommodations for Disabilities

Dr Teresa Dombrowski Dean of Students Midwestern University Downers Grove Disability Laws in Higher Education Section 504Rehabilitation Act of 1973 In 1973 Congress passed Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 504 a law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability 29 USC Section 794 It states. Career Exploration Workshop. Disabilities and Accommodations. 2. Acknowledging Disabilities. 2. 2. 2. 2. 3. Disabilities – What’s Missing?. 3. 3. 3. 3. 4. Invisible and Acquired Disabilities. Invisible Disabilities. University of Central . Arkansas. 2011-12. Diversity Doodle. Create a simple logo representing today’s topic-. . Disabilities. (line, scribble, character, cartoon, shape, symbol, icon, anything visual). By Jeff Hull. Accommodations and Modifications. Accommodations are changes to the course content, teaching strategies, standards, test preparation, location, timing, scheduling, expectations, student responses, environmental structuring and/or attributes which provide access for a student with a disability to participate in a course/standard/test which DO NOT fundamentally alter or lower the standards or expectations of the course/standard/test.. PRESENTED BY: . TAMRA J. ENGLISH AND MELISSA V. GARCIA . DISABILITY LAWS. Federal Law. Americans with Disabilities Act. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Of 1973. The Fair Housing Act. Institutions, in the role of landlord, may need to make reasonable accommodations for disabled student-tenants. Low-Performing Students. Laurene Christensen, Ph.D.. National Center on Educational Outcomes. What are accommodations?. Accommodations are changes in materials or procedures that allow students to participate in instruction and assessment in a way that measures their abilities rather than disabilities (for students with disabilities) or proficiency in English (for English language learners). Without accommodations, the student may not have meaningful access to grade level instruction, and assessments may not accurately reflect the student’s skills and abilities. . Disabilities and Accommodations. 2. Acknowledging Disabilities. 2. 2. 2. 2. 3. Disabilities – What’s Missing?. 3. 3. 3. 3. 4. Invisible and Acquired Disabilities. Invisible Disabilities. Learning Disabilities . Heather Ansley, Esq., MSW; Paralyzed Veterans of America. Jennifer Mathis, ESQ; . Bazelon. Center for Mental health law. What is the Americans with Disabilities Act? . Prohibits discrimination based on disability to ensure . Lydia . Fecteau. AND . Priti Haria,. . August 24, 2017 . Acknowledgement: Bob Ross from Learning ACCESS program . LAP YEARLY REGISTERED # OF STUDENTS. ACADEMIC YEAR. REGISTERED LAP STUDENTS. 2014-2015. By Holly Zuckerman – Access Coordinator. Disability Resource Center. The Foundation. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA – 1990): . Civil rights law that “Prohibits . discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation. Low-Performing Students. Laurene Christensen, Ph.D.. National Center on Educational Outcomes. What are accommodations?. Accommodations are changes in materials or procedures that allow students to participate in instruction and assessment in a way that measures their abilities rather than disabilities (for students with disabilities) or proficiency in English (for English language learners). Without accommodations, the student may not have meaningful access to grade level instruction, and assessments may not accurately reflect the student’s skills and abilities. . Laura Kuhn, Regional Disability Coordinator Humanitas, Inc. . Overview. Background. Accommodating a Student with a Drug/Alcohol Disability. Accommodations to Support a Drug/Alcohol Disability. Resources. This presentation is a product of the . Great Plains ADA Center.. We provide information, training, and technical. assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act.. . Learn more about our services at. DAVID Lawson. ParentAL. Advocacy Coordinator. Office of Strategic Partnerships. Webinar Agenda. What are accommodations?. Who is eligible to receive them?. Guiding questions for the data-driven selection of appropriate accommodations. Module . 10. The ADA. This Photo. by Unknown Author is licensed under . CC BY-SA. What is the ADA? . The ADA stands for Americans with Disabilities Act. It is a federal law that helps people with disabilities to not be discriminated against because of their disability. .