AN INSIDE LOOK: Accommodations in the Postsecondary Classroom
November 14, 2007

Moderated by:

Cindy Camp, Moderator
Outreach Site Coordinator, PEPNet-South

Jennie Bourgeois, Co-Moderator
Outreach Site Coordinator, PEPNet-South

Presenters:

Dick Banks
EASI: Equal Access to Software and Information

Nina Coyer
Instructor at Eastern Kentucky University

Jamy Dickson
Director, Disability Support Services at Hinds Community College

This one hour TeleTraining was designed to share information about issues of accommodations for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the postsecondary setting. The panelists come from varied backgrounds and will discuss issues related to traditional classroom settings as well as distance learning, online classrooms, and multimedia access. Each panelist presented a unique perspective on accommodations and service provision. They related personal experiences as well as current best practices.

Some of the issues that were discussed in this TeleTraining included:

• What are the current standards for classroom accommodations?
• Are online classes typically accessible?
• How can online classes be made accessible?
• How are the changes in student population effecting the accommodations being requested?

Teletraining Materials

An Inside Look: Accommodations in the Postsecondary Classroom - Powerpoint

Teletraining Audio File - Windows Media Player*
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Teletraining Audio File - QuickTime File

Teletraining Audio File - Real Media Player File

Teletraining Transcript - PDF File