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.

Disability Awareness and Support
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Skills you'll gain
- Student Support and Services
- Case Studies
- Disabilities
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
- Student Services
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
- Education and Training
- Higher Education
- Adaptive Equipment
- Education Software and Technology
- Instructional Design
- Diversity Training
- Diversity Awareness
- Educational Materials
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Reviewed on Jun 11, 2022
Informative, Educative and  Practical knowledge for Professionals. Good instruction and great discussion groups.
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2023
this course was very instructive and wel presented , it will empower myself in my field of work and to be more professional and committed in my sector SEN
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2022
well framed for a comprehensiveness on disability awareness. still ample scope on inclusion of psychosocial disability.
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