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What What doesdoes a disabled a disabled person look like?person look like?
What What doesdoes a disabled a disabled person look like?person look like?
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Which of these are considered to be a
disability?
Which of these are considered to be a
disability?• Perfume/ Odor
Allergies• Food Allergies • Hoof and Mouth
Disease• Degenerative Disk
Disease• Insomnia• Chronic Instillation
• Diabetes• Migraines• Vision Impaired• Learning • Head injury • Aberrant Pruritus • Chronic Pain • Obesity
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IS THE CONDITION OF BEING AWARE OF ONES'S HONOR AND WORTHINESS.
Your perception of my disability truly limits the contribution of my genius. I shall always
know the limits of my body. "CHRIS EIKENBERG
"Perception becomes reality for us". "Perception becomes reality for us". Dr. Kelichi KaluDr. Kelichi Kalu
"FEW MINDS WEAR OUT: MORE RUST OUT."CHRISTIAN NESTELL BOVEE
Dignity
Hand out information
Communication and Terminology
Example: What do you say to someone with a disability?
Just say hello!
Good Manners: Reception Etiquette
Good Manners: Conversation Etiquette
Terminology: Don’t Say This! Say This!
• Where’s the handicapped accessible entrance?
• Where’s the phone?• Where’s the elevator?• Where are the bathrooms? • Where’s parking located?• Are they clearly visible on the
school map?
Where and What Where and What are the are the
ResourcesResources For Disabled For Disabled
StudentsStudents At CSU? At CSU?
Resources For Disabled Students Resources For Disabled Students At Colorado State UniversityAt Colorado State University
Adaptive ComputingExamples:
Software that enlarges the image on the screenSoftware that reads what is on the screen
Software that lets the user dictate to the computerAlternative Keyboards and pointing devices
Hardware and software that scans books/handouts and then reads them aloud
Other services:Web Design, ergonomic considerations, training ,evaluations,
resources
Awareness
1. Individual class lectures/presentations
2. Disability Awareness programs
3. Group in-service training
4. Disability course open to all majors
5. Current community information/referral
6. Campus information re: accessibility
Accommodations1. Reserved parking 2. Accessible Housing3. Portable FM Systems4. Individual Campus Tours 5. Assistance locating personal attendants6. Library Assistive Technology study room7. Wheelchair and adaptive equipment loan Accessible transportation service (limited)
Academic• Alternative Testing• Alternative test formats for course materials: Takers
Scribes Notetakers
• Counseling and advising• Assessment of individual needs• Interpreters-sign language, oral, captionists• Priority Registration
Advocacy and Activities
• Liaisons with other campus departments
• Individualized consolations and negotiation with faculty/staff about accommodative needs
• Community and campus consultations for accessibility and appropriate accommodations
• Advising student groups interested in accessibility and other disability related issues
Representation on various campus committeesMembership on the Equal Opportunity CouncilActive participation with other advocacy groups
Professional Membership in relevant educational organizations Administration of the Committee for Disabled Student Accessibility
Are you aware OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS?
KNOW WHERE TO FIND the
Police Emergency Box Locations
• Where are they and are they easy to find?• Are they close to parking?• Is there a phone that is wheelchair height in each
building? • Where is it located?
Parking for the disabled
• Is it easily located on map?• Is the parking for vans also included in regular parking
spaces for disabled?
• Are the sidewalks connecting with parking spaces in the lots?
• Are there curb cuts to keep disabled out of road?
Building Accessibility
• Do the buildings have signs where to locate the elevator and are they easy to find?
• Is there signage that indicates where the opening is to the building for wheelchair adapted persons?
• Is it on the CSU map where the emergency boxes and opening are located?
• Do you have signage for bathroom locations for the disabled?
Police Emergency Box LocationsWhere IS
This
Call box?
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Parking for the disabled
Good Bad Ugly
Where are the curb cuts located?
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Building Accessibility
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Report Violations and Problems
When cars without proper tags
When Facilities agencies blocking or blocked parking for disabled
When
Phone
Service
is not Found
Accessible?
Widen or Clear spacesFor wheelchair access
WHO YOU GONNA’ CALL?
When there are broken automatic disabled door openers or
When there is parking that is blocked, for disabled, by trash receptacles or snow?
Campus police 6425 or 911
Facilities 0007 or 0077
RDS6385
Student Affairs5312
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