January 31 Disability and Civil Rights
General Category
Disability and Civil Rights
This presentation discusses laws related to disability and employment, including the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Learn what accommodations people with disabilities can reasonably request from employers. Training will be capped at 25 participants.
- 01/31/23 1:00PM - 4:00PM
- LOCATION: ZOOM
- Follow this link to register
February 01 Cognitive Disabilities
Cognition Category
Cognitive Disabilities
Learn about the functional limitations and potential accommodations for a variety of cognitive challenges, including:
• Learning Disabilities
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Developmental Disabilities
• Mental Illness
Training will be capped at 25 participants
- 02/01/23 9:00AM - 12:00PM
- LOCATION: ZOOM
- Follow this link to register
February 15 Mobility Disabilities and Ergonomics
Physical Category
Mobility Disabilities and Ergonomics
Learn about disabilities that may affect mobility and dexterity, including wheelchair users and arthritis. In particular, see assistive technology for access to computers and mobile devices. Preventive ergonomics and workstation adjustments are important parts of this topic. Training will be capped at 25 participants.
NOTE: If you will need special accommodations, please advise upon registration!
- 02/15/23 1:00PM - 4:00PM
- LOCATION: ZOOM
- Follow this link to register
February 21 Augmentative And Alternative Communication/Episodic Disabilities
Speech Category
Augmentative And Alternative Communication/Episodic Disabilities
In this session, you will learn what AAC is, who uses it, and why it’s important. Learn proper communication, etiquette and interactions with the public that may be using these devices. This training is combined with the Episodic Disabilities training, where we discuss disabilities that are considered episodic and what that means for assistive technology considerations and accommodations in the workplace.
- 02/21/23 1:00PM - 4:00PM
- LOCATION: ZOOM
- Follow this link to register
February 21 Episodic Disabilities
Episodic Category
Episodic Disabilities
In this session, we discuss disabilities that are considered episodic and what that means for assistive technology considerations and accommodations in the workplace. Understanding the functional issues of these disabilities will result in greater participation by the consumers in the discussion of the issues in identifying possible solutions. Training will be capped at 25 participants.
This session is combined with the Augmentative and Alternative Communication training.
NOTE: If you will need special accommodations, please advise upon registration!
- 02/21/23 1:00PM - 4:00PM
- LOCATION: ZOOM
- Follow this link to register