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Session Description
Disability Services and Transitioning to Higher Ed
Disability Services and Transitioning to Higher Ed
The session "Disability Services and Transitioning to Higher Ed" provides an overview of the legal framework surrounding disability accommodations in higher education, including key legislation like Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. It highlights the role of disability services in ensuring campus accessibility for students with disabilities through individualized access plans. The session also emphasizes the shift from guaranteed success in high school to self-advocacy and access in college. Participants will learn about the accommodation process, documentation requirements, and the interactive role of students, faculty, and staff in the accommodation process.
Presenter Bio
Presenter Bio
DAN DARKOW, Director, Miller Center for Student Disability Services, Miami University
DAN DARKOW, Director, Miller Center for Student Disability Services, Miami University
Dan Darkow received his B.S. degree in management information systems from Wright State University and M.S. in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Miami University. His experience includes working in residence life and serving disabled students in the field of disability services. He is currently director of Miami University's Miller Center for Student Disability Services and adjunct instructor in the disability studies program. Ensuring disability access and inclusion is at the forefront of his personal and professional lives. He views disability as a powerful identity and recognizes the sociopolitical nature of claiming disability. Dan values his connection with disabled and non-disabled students, faculty, and staff and actively works to create a culture of access.
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