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Lopez Named Accessibility Services Director at Hudson County Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A key component of Lopez’s work is to reduce systemic barriers and promote disability awareness and a culture of accessibility. Lopez holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the College of Staten Island, CUNY, and a master’s in disability services in higher education from the School of Professional Studies at CUNY.

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How Technology Can Expand Support for Students with a Disability

Symplicity

With technology, students who self-disclose through a private form to their accessibility or disability services offices, do not have to continuously share what accommodations they need. With Symplicity Accommodate, institutions can ensure that their campuses, whether in person or online, have equal access.

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Zebadiah Hall Appointed First Full-Time VP for DEI at University of Wyoming

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Zebadiah Hall Hall is currently the director of Cornell University’s Student Disability Services (SDS). Zebadiah Hall will become the University of Wyoming’s (UW) first full-time vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), effective Dec. In this role, Hall will serve as a member of the president’s cabinet.

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How Wichita State University is Making a Difference

University Business

These types of increases will in turn increase the need for services for students diagnosed with autism on college campuses as well. In addition to the WISE Clinic offerings, the Office of Disability Services offers what they refer to as a “chill room.”

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Success for College Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Community College, Composition View

The Scholarly Teacher

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). link] safety/disability-services/differences.aspx DO-IT.

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Inspired by Veteran Grandfather, Therapist Teaches Wellness, Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She is involved in myriad school matters including campus life, international students services, disability services, the Clery Act, and financial aid as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion. As vice president of student affairs, Carter reports directly to CGU President Dr. Len Jessup and the Board of Trustees.

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Supporting Neurodivergent College Students with Dr. Liz Norell

Dr. Al Solano

Faculty should assume that the students who do have formal accommodations have jumped through so many hoops to get them, and these accommodations are not giving them a leg up. That's something that I think a lot of faculty don't quite understand because they've never been through this process. It's giving them a fair shot.

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