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January 31   Disability and Civil Rights

General    

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.


February 01   Cognitive Disabilities

Cognition    

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


February 15   Mobility Disabilities and Ergonomics

Physical    

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!


February 21   Augmentative And Alternative Communication/Episodic Disabilities

Speech    

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.


February 21   Episodic Disabilities

Episodic    

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!