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Over 50 million Americans, or 1 in 5 people, or 20% of the U.S. population, are living with at least one disability, and most Americans will experience a disability some time during the course of their lives. source: CDCSearch my site
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Why My Transition Presentation?
High school students will learn what college is really about. The laws change, IDEA v. ADA, and so do the supports. Know what to expect in college with regards to your academic accommodations. Learn what classes you should be taking in high school to best prepare for postsecondary institutions.Gina Carson, Education Coach
I have seen the need for students, primarily high school students transitioning, but could be as young as elementary age, to be "coached" in what classes to take in order to best prepare for after graduation. We need to remember we are all entitled to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and we should make the most of it. This may mean you need my services to analyze your secondary path. Although students have disabilities, we still want them to be challenged at school, and to receive the most rigorous education available. This means taking 4 years of math in high school, and cutting out study hall for an additional academic class. For a nominal fee, I will meet with you and analyze your situation and give you a plan of action.Hire Me
I can provide your institution with high-quality professional development sessions to move your faculty and staff from the traditional teacher centered instructional approach to today’s technology-based learning environments. As NJ’s premiere Instructional Technology Consultant for online and blended/hybrid class usability, your faculty and staff will walk away with a wealth of knowledge and concrete strategies for implementing technology into their workday immediately.Why my PD worskshop?
I am available to educate faculty and staff on accessibility concerns including information about Section 508 requirements for web page content. Instructors will leave my workshop with UD action steps they can immediately implement in any classroom. Instructors will learn how to create course documents that are accessible to all students.
Tag Archives: Section 508
a11y bugs project – grass roots web accessibility effort
This is a great project I came across in my quest for virtual accessibility standards information… The a11y bugs project is a grass roots effort to identify and fix bugs that undermine accessibility on the web. This project was started … Continue reading
FAQ about long-standing access laws via DCL
Frequently Asked Questions About the June 29, 2010, Dear Colleague Letter
Online Course: Designing Accessible Web Forms Course starts on May 10th
Designing Accessible Web Forms Course Dates: May 10th to June 2nd (4 weeks) Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:00-4:00pm Central Time (Chicago Local Time) Instructor: Jon Gunderson, University of Illinois Cost: $275 for general public ($225 for WOW members, educators, … Continue reading
PDF Accessibility Wizard (PAW) add-in to Word
Excellent tool. The PDF Accessibility Wizard (PAW) is an add-in to Microsoft® Word that makes it possible to create accessible PDF documents. PAW will lead you through a step-by-step process, specifically tailored to your document. As you go through this … Continue reading
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Tagged How to, Section 508, usability, WCAG 2.0, web content accessibility
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Universal Design & Section 508
Section 508 of the Rehab Act of 1973—the “ADA of cyberspace”—currently only applies to government entities, however many state governments are voluntarily conforming to 508 standards, as are many colleges and universities. “In 1998, Congress amended the Rehabilitation Act of … Continue reading