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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Report Violations and Problems

When cars without proper tags

When Facilities agencies blocking or blocked parking for disabled

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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

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