Professional Education Subject

Home & Work Accommodations

Courses In This Subject

• Accessibility Features in Popular Microsoft Products (ARC 1102P)—

  Learn about the accessibility features in some of Microsoft’s most popular and used products.

• Accessibility: Making Your Web Site Usable for All (COMP 1204P)—

  Learn the value and purpose of accessible design for sites. Discover how sites can be accessible and remain attractive and usable. Know the legal and business reasons for creating accessible sites. Gain a full understanding of the most important standards and guidelines that determine accessibility.

• Aging in Place / Livable Communities (ARC 1022P)—

  Explore the demographics and issues of an aging society and universal design applications both in the private sector (home) and in the public sector (community).

• Assessments for Workplace Accommodations and Home Modifications (ARC 1014P)—

  Evaluate clients, processes, methods of assessment, types of accommodation, and assessment products across a broad range of costs and technology levels for home and workplace environments.

• Assistive Technology Basics: Supporting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ARC 1023P)—

  Obtain Assistive Technology (AT) and accommodation strategies for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

• Dragon Naturally Speaking: Using Speech Recognition Software and “Taming the Dragon” (ARC 1100P)—

  Join Kristi Bubrig for an engaging and fun discussion about speech recognition software and its application and use in education. Learn the features of Dragon Naturally Speaking along with tips and tricks from "the Dragon Lady" herself!

• Enabling Computer Access (ARC 1021P)—

  Explore the variety of assistive and universally designed technologies available to enable a person with a disability to use a computer.

• Evidence-Based Manual Wheelchair Practice (ARC 1009P)—

  Bridge the gap between published research in the area of seating and mobility and clinical application of that knowledge by clinicians involved in manual wheelchair prescriptions.

• Fundamental Strategies for Workplace Accommodations and Home Modifications (ARC 1013P)—

  Get a comprehensive overview of work accommodations and home modifications for people with differing abilities and aging adults.

• Home Modifications: Processes and Tools (ARC 1016P)—

  Explore the modifications that can be constructed, installed, or implemented to improve assistive technology and universal design strategies and enhance an individual's safety and performance of daily activities in the home.

• Knowing and Evaluating State of the Art Assistive Technology (ARC 1103P)—

  Learn about the TechMatrix, a free online tool designed to provide information about educational and assistive technology products, research, professional development resources, and frequently asked questions.

• The “E’s” of Reading (ARC 1101P)—

  Explore the evolution of e-text publishing and reveal the benefits to individuals who have access to e-text and e-textbooks.

• Universal and Accessible Design for Public Spaces (ARC 1024P)—

  Learn the concept and history of universal design (UD), and discuss similarities and differences between UD and specialized design.

• Web Accessibility (ARC 1005P)—

  Learn how to pass the U.S. government’s requirements for web accessibility.

• Workplace Accommodations: Processes and Tools (ARC 1015P)—

  Examine accommodations that can be constructed, installed, or implemented to enhance an individual's safety and function in the workplace.