PPT-DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS TRAINING

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 studenttenants. 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. Presenters:. Diana Petschauer, M.Ed., ATP, CEO, Consult. ant. Assistive Technology Professional; RESNA certified. Alyssa Marinaccio, M.Ed, ATP, RESNA Certified, AT Coordinator for the . Center for Students with Disabilities. Donelle. Henderlong|Disability Services Coordinator-. Purdue university North Central|Lsf 103a|dhenderl@pnc.edu|219.785.5374. Where do Disability Services Come From?. K-12. Mandated through IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Jennifer Thomas. Youth Development Specialist. National Collaborative on Workforce & Disability for Youth. Institute for Educational Leadership. Funded by the Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy. Accommodations in Education. Accommodations are intended to reduce or eliminate the effects of a student’s disability; accommodations are: . T. he supports and/or services that provide equal access to instruction; . A Changing Landscape. Dr. Deborah Larew. Director. Valencia College. dlarew@valenciacollege.edu. (407) 582-2236. Educators….. Today:. Why we do what we do. What is required . When are accommodations not appropriate. 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 . Teaching Strategies for Including All Students. Verna A. Trujillo . NNMC Accessibility and Resource . According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a person with a disability is one who. Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity*. 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. Dr. Teresa Dombrowski. Dean of Students . Midwestern University, Downers Grove. Disability Laws in Higher Education. Section 504-Rehabilitation 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 U.S.C. Section 794). It states:. Exploring the Rights of Employees and Participants, and the Obligations of Nonprofit Organizations Under the Law. Equity and Access Webinar Series Partners. BoardSource. The California Wellness Foundation. AHEAD Equity and Excellence in . Higher Education Conference. Boston, MA. July 13, . 2019. 6/19/2019. Loring Brinckerhoff, Ph. D. . Director, Office of Disability Policy. ETS. lbrinckerhoff@ets.org. . and Best Practices. Office of Administration. Bureau of Equal Employment . Opportunity Policy and Appeals. Overview of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Passed in 1990, amended. in 2009. Title I – non-discrimination. 17. th. September 2016. Declan Treanor, Trinity College Dublin. Julie Tonge, UCD. Overview. Applying to college via DARE & HEAR. Registering for Disability Support. Principles of disability support at 3.