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. Presented By Keith A. Merkey, . Education and Outreach Associate,. Maryland Commission on Civil Rights. State of Maryland . Commission on Civil Rights. Enforcing Title 20 of the State Government Article & Title 19 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, Annotated Code of Maryland: Maryland’s Anti-Discrimination Laws. 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. AGENDA. Objectives & “Why Us?”. Disability Defined. Functional Limitations. Accommodation Basics. Accommodation Practice & Review. Resources . 2. Objectives. 3. Residential Staff. Why might it be important for Residential Staff to understand the basics of various disorders and conditions such as:. 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:. 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. 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. Get free disability insurance quote for physicians. Contact us for disability insurance quotes and find out your eligibility for significant discounts. To find more call us at 800-538-3767 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.