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Updates from our National Organization

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External link opens in new tab or windowAHEAD START:

A Training for New and Newer Disability Resource Personnel

A Three Day, Online Training

October 17-19, 2023

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External link opens in new tab or windowFall 2023 Webinar Series

Neurodiversity Cultural Responsiveness: Improving Communication and Understanding

Sara Sanders Gardner, Neurodiversity Navigators at Bellevue College; Autistic at Work, LLC

Thursday, September 28, 2023, 12:00 – 1:30 Eastern

Leading Offices in Challenging Times: Supporting Staff Wellness and Job Satisfaction

Chris Stone, Washington University in St. Louis

Wednesday, October 4, 2-3:30 Eastern

Psychoeducational Evaluations: A Crash Course in Reviewing Psycho-Ed Reports/Documentation

Emily Helft, Landmark College Institute for Research and Training

Thursday, October 5, 1-2:30 Eastern

The Role of Disability Resource Professionals on Behavioral Intervention Teams (BITs)

Jon McGough, M.Ed., University of California, San Francisco
Emily Ackerland, M.Ed., Western Washington University

Wednesday, October 11, 1-2:30 Eastern

Wait... It's That Easy? Using Built-In Accessibility Features on Everyday Devices

Dan Darkow, M.S., Cleveland State University
Sean Poley, Miami University

Wednesday, October 25, 2-3:30 Eastern

Understanding and Developing the Foundation for Sound Accommodation Decisions

Enjie Hall, CRC, LPC, University of Minnesota
Adam Meyer, Ph.D., University of Central Florida
Kristie Orr, Ph.D., Texas A&M University

Wednesday, November 1, 1-2:30pm Eastern

 Advancing Disability Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Goals in Climates Where it is Not Encouraged or Welcomed

Karen Andrews, Brown University
Zebadiah Hall, University of Wyoming
Melanie Thornton, University of Arkansas
Charnessa Warren, University of Chicago

Tuesday, November 7, 3- 4:30 Eastern

Accessible Technology Procurement: A Free Tool For Accurate Assessment Beyond Technical Documentation and VPATs

Kyle Shachmut, Harvard University

Tuesday, November 14, 3-4:30 Eastern

Effective Models for Reasonable Accommodation Decisions

Enjie Hall, CRC, LPC, University of Minnesota
Adam Meyer, Ph.D., University of Central Florida
Kristie Orr, Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Valerie Hamilton, Seattle Colleges
Elisabeth Morel, Western Connecticut State University

Wednesday, November 15, 1-3pm Eastern (NOTE 2-Hour Length)



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