Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Justice Department has filed a proposed consent decree in federal court to resolve allegations that University of California, Berkeley, violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The school makes many events publicly available online and makes courses available on its UC BerkeleyX platform.

ADA 265

ADA Faculty IT Education 265

The Scholarly Teacher

MAY 17, 2023

For example, an instructor might, ideally with the student’s permission and buy-in, contact faculty who previously worked with the student, various administrators like the Department Chair and the Dean of Student Affairs, and Disability Resources & Services (DRS). allowing the student extended time on tests) (DO-IT, 2022).

Community College 217

Community College ADA Student Affairs Disability Services 217

Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 17, 2023

Older buildings typically have been renovated and retrofitted countless times and were not designed for modern HVAC systems, ADA accessibility and active learning classrooms. Old bathrooms, which are virtually impossible to make ADA accessible, let alone gender-neutral, without violating municipal laws regarding fixture counts.

Admissions 97

Admissions ADA Enrollment Management Management 97

Symplicity

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Utilizing Symplicity Accommodate’s reporting tool can empower disability services offices to proactively engage and train faculty, staff, and campus leaders on the needs for the campus' disabled student population and build pride and confidence within their disabled student population and helping them have confidence to succeed.

Disability Services 98

Disability Services ADA Utilities Higher Education 98

Great College Advice

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In this environment, school faculty and staff understand the complexities of managing life with a learning disability. Once a student enters college, however, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) take over. This is a tough call. What’s in it for my student?

Computers and Informational Technology 130

Computers and Informational Technology Disability Services Admissions ADA 130

University Business

JANUARY 25, 2024

Based on its research, including conversations with students, faculty, and staff, UMW prioritized accessibility improvements with student housing because that would be most impactful for their students and have maximum impact. A bonus tip: Don’t forget to look at the ADA and see how the law prioritizes accessibility.

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ADA Utilities Student Housing Faculty 52

Parchment

MARCH 24, 2023

” Sarah Zauner, executive director of the Ada Center, which advises higher ed institutions on decisions about technology, said colleges badly need “viable technology tools that comprehensively support student transfer,” given the maze of piecemeal options currently available to handle different parts of the process.

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Academic Advising ADA Electronics Administration 105