Course Summary
This course provides an overview of disability awareness and how to create an inclusive environment. Students will learn about various disabilities, communication techniques, and accommodations for people with disabilities.Key Learning Points
- Gain a better understanding of disability and its impact on individuals and society
- Learn about communication techniques and accommodations for people with disabilities
- Develop strategies for creating an inclusive environment
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Disability Rights Advocate
- USA: $43,000
- India: ₹802,000
- Spain: €27,000
- Accessibility Specialist
- USA: $72,000
- India: ₹1,337,000
- Spain: €45,000
- Disability Services Coordinator
- USA: $45,000
- India: ₹836,000
- Spain: €28,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basics of disability and its impact on individuals and society
- Identify communication techniques and accommodations for people with disabilities
- Develop strategies for creating an inclusive environment
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge or experience required
- Access to a computer and internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures
- Interactive quizzes
Similar Courses
- Disability Studies: An Introduction
- Disability and Digital Media
- Disability and Intersectionality: Building Culturally Competent Services
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Haben Girma
- Judith Heumann
Related Books
Description
The goal of this course is to promote equal opportunity and the full participation of students with disabilities in higher education by helping participants advance their awareness of the meaning of accessibility in education. Participants will gain competence and confidence in working with students by focusing on legislation, universal design, and assistive technologies. Thank you to Abbas (Bobby) Husain Quamar, Graduate Student Researcher in the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology at the University of Pittsburgh, for his contributions to the course.
Outline
- Introduction
- About the Course
- What is a Disability?
- Legislation
- Obtaining Services
- Dr. Cooper - What was your experience in college before the ADA was passed?
- Dr. Cooper - How can administrators improve the academic environment for students with disabilities?
- Jonathan - What assumptions do other students make about your abilities?
- Brandon - What would you like other students to know about living with a disability?
- Jonathan - What do you wish you’d known when you went to college?
- Dr. Seelman - How can faculty learn more about students with disabilities?
- Dr. Seelman - What can be done beyond the Disability Services Office to support students with disabilities on campus?
- Dr. Seelman - How does the UN convention impact the ratifying countries regarding higher education?
- Director Culley - What is the process a student with disabilities goes through with Disability Services?
- Director Culley - What role do instructors play in helping students with disabilities?
- Readings
- Assistive Technology
- Glossary
- Week 1
- Accommodations and Assistive Technology
- Accommodations
- Testing Center Accommodations
- Assistive Technology
- Screen Reader Demonstration
- Jonathan - What was your experience with the level of support at your institution?
- Brandon - Have faculty been understanding of your need for accommodations?
- Brandon - How was beginning your undergraduate years different from going to graduate school?
- Jonathan - How does assistive technology help your in day-to-day activities?
- Bobby - What types of accommodations have faculty made for you and what do you think could be improved?
- Dr. Cooper - How do assistive technologies impact education?
- Director Culley - Who determines reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities?
- Readings
- Assistive Technology Case Study
- Week 2
- Accessible Design
- Universal Design for Learning
- Document Design
- Dr. Seelman - How are web accessibility standards related to students with disabilities?
- Dr. Cooper - How can administrators improve the academic environment for students with disabilities?
- Director Culley - Who is responsible for making emerging technology accessible to students with disabilities?
- Readings
- Quiz: Week 3
- Application
- Case Study: Accommodations for Student with Concussion
- Case Study: Deafness
- Case Study: Ethics
- Case Study: Low Vision
- Post Course Survey
- Quiz: Week 4
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the importance of disability awareness with this course. Users found it informative and engaging. However, some felt that the course could have provided more practical advice.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Users found the course to be informative and engaging.Pros from User Reviews
- The course provides a good overview of disability awareness.
- The course is well-structured and easy to follow.
- The course includes a range of perspectives on disability.
- The course is taught by knowledgeable and engaging instructors.
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users felt that the course could have provided more practical advice.
- A few users found the course to be too basic.
- The course does not go into depth on specific disabilities.
- Some users found the course to be a bit repetitive.
- A few users had technical issues with the course platform.
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