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
- Education and Training
- Student Services
- Education Software and Technology
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
- Adaptive Equipment
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
- Higher Education
- Case Studies
- Student Support and Services
- Disabilities
- Educational Materials
- Diversity Awareness
- Diversity Training
- Instructional Design
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Reviewed on Nov 1, 2022
well framed for a comprehensiveness on disability awareness. still ample scope on inclusion of psychosocial disability.
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
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