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

Disability Awareness and Support

Instructor: Mary Goldberg
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- Diversity Training
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
- Student Services
- Higher Education
- Educational Materials
- Education and Training
- Diversity Awareness
- Adaptive Equipment
- Case Studies
- Disabilities
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
- Student Support and Services
- Instructional Design
- Education Software and Technology
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EB
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I was a great course. It gave me more understanding on disability and assistive technologies.
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It is a brilliant course on disability awareness and support.
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