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Disability Awareness and Support
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 7 hours
  • Course by University of Pittsburgh
  • Offered by

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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.

Modules

About the Course

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Introductions

1 Videos

  • About the Course

Introduction to Disability Awareness and Support

    • 6 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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6 Videos

  • What is a Disability?
  • How does legislation protect the rights of people with disabilities?
  • What is the process for obtaining disability services in higher education?
  • Director Culley - What is the process a student with disabilities goes through with Disability Services?
  • Director Culley - What role do instructors play in helping students with disabilities?
  • Director Culley - Who determines reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities?

2 Readings

  • Communicating respectfully
  • Glossary

Insights and Experiences

    • 8 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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8 Videos

  • Dr. Cooper - What was your experience in college before the ADA was passed?
  • Dr. Cooper - How can administrators improve the academic environment for students with disabilities?
  • Jonathan - What assumptions do other students make about your abilities?
  • Brandon - What would you like other students to know about living with a disability?
  • Jonathan - What do you wish you’d known when you went to college?
  • Dr. Seelman - How can faculty learn more about students with disabilities?
  • Dr. Seelman - What can be done beyond the Disability Services Office to support students with disabilities on campus?
  • Dr. Seelman - How does the UN convention impact the ratifying countries regarding higher education?

3 Readings

  • Interview with Dr. Cooper
  • Student Interviews
  • Interview with Dr. Seelman

Disability and Legislation

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Legislation In Your Country

1 Readings

  • Disability and legislation

Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Disability Awareness and Accommodations in Higher Education - Quiz

Accommodations and Assistive Technology

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Assistive Technology Case Scenario

3 Videos

  • Accommodations
  • Testing Center Accommodations
  • Assistive Technology

1 Readings

  • Assistive Technology Quick Reference Guide

Insights and Experiences

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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6 Videos

  • Jonathan - What was your experience with the level of support at your institution?
  • Brandon - Have faculty been understanding of your need for accommodations?
  • Brandon - How was beginning your undergraduate years different from going to graduate school?
  • Jonathan - How does assistive technology help your in day-to-day activities?
  • Bobby - What types of accommodations have faculty made for you and what do you think could be improved?
  • Dr. Cooper - How do assistive technologies impact education?

1 Readings

  • Student Interviews

Resources and Assignment on Accommodations and Assistive Technologies

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Accessibility Assignment

2 Readings

  • Accommodations and Assistive Technologies
  • Disability Statements on Syllabi

Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Accommodations and Assistive Technology in Education - Quiz

Universal Design for Learning in Practice

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Universal Design for Learning
  • Document Design
  • Screen Reader Demonstration

1 Readings

  • Readings about Accessible Design

Insights and Experiences

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Dr. Seelman - How are web accessibility standards related to students with disabilities?
  • Dr. Cooper - How can administrators improve the academic environment for students with disabilities?
  • Director Culley - Who is responsible for making emerging technology accessible to students with disabilities?

Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Universal Design for Learning Principles and Practices - Quiz

Case Scenarios

    • 4 Discussion
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4 Discussions

  • Accommodations for Student with Concussion - Case Scenario
  • Deafness - Case Scenario
  • Ethics - Case Scenario
  • Low Vision - Case Scenario

Quiz and Survey

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Accessibility in Higher Education - Quiz

1 Readings

  • Post Course Survey

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This foundational Coursera course, led by Abbas (Bobby) Husain Quamar, focuses on Disability Awareness and Support within Personal Development. Over 420 minutes, learners will explore accessibility in education, legislation, universal design, and assistive technologies, aiming to enhance competence and confidence in supporting students with disabilities. Ideal for those seeking to promote equal opportunities in higher education, the course is available through a Starter subscription.

Mary Goldberg
Instructor

Mary Goldberg