Session 1

• Introduction to Disability Issues in Higher Education

• Disability Law and Higher Education: The Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Session 2

• Teaching Students Who are Blind or Who Have Low Vision

• Video - "Make a Difference: Tips for Teaching Students Who are Blind or Who Have Low Vision"
• Student Perspective

• Teaching Students with Medical Disabilities

Session 3

• Teaching Students Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

• Implications of Hearing Loss on Language and Learning
• Video - "Make a Difference: Tips for Teaching Students Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing"

Session 4

• Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities and ADHD

• Understanding Learning Disabilities
• Understanding Attention Deficit Disorder
• Video - "Make a Difference: Tips for Teaching Students Who Have Learning Disabilities"

Session 5

• Teaching Students with Psychiatric Disabilities

• Implications and Accommodations for Students with Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Anxiety Disorders

Session 6

• Teaching Students with Disabilities that Limit Mobility

• Introduction to Universal Design

• Designing for Access - Using Technology to Bridge the Gap

• Accessible Web Design
• Creating Accessible Digital Materials

Session 7

• An Overview of Disability Services at UAPB

• Universal Instructional Design

• Understanding the Diversity of Learning Styles

Session 8

• Putting It All Together

• Incorporating Universal Design Strategies into Your Own Curriculum
• Strategies and Resources for Mentoring Departmental Faculty

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