UA DS 'All Access' Free Training Webinars 2024-2025 Continue!

UA DS 'All Access' Free Training Webinars 2024-2025 Continue!

September 19, 2024

From Fall 2024 through Spring 2025, Disability Services (DS) offices across the state will continue to offer free virtual training sessions to UA staff and faculty on a range of essential topics. Each 'All Access' session will include ASL interpreters and live transcription services.

Busy schedule? If the timing doesn't work for you, don't worry -- unless otherwise noted, all UA DS 'All Access' presentations will be recorded. Please register today to receive a post-session link to the recorded session.

October & November 2024 sessions: click session title hyperlinks below to access free registration:

Accessible Events: Accommodation Standards for Individuals with Disabilities
OCTOBER 18, 2024 | 11am - 12pm
Presenters:Kara Nash, UAF Institutional Event Manager; Josh Hovis, Director of Center for Student Engagement
Session Summary: Are your events truly accessible to everyone? Discover the essential standards and best practices for creating inclusive experiences in our upcoming session, "Accessible Events: Accommodation Standards for Individuals with Disabilities." Unlock accessibility and elevate your events via inclusive design.Learn how to seamlessly integrate accommodations that ensure all participants feel welcomed and valued. From practical tips to innovative solutions, empower yourself with the knowledge to make every event accessible and memorable. Join us to break barriers and set new standards for inclusivity!

Animals On Campus
NOV 12, 2024 | 1-2 pm
Presenters:Directors Anne Lazenby (UAA DSS) and Amber Cagwin (UAF DS)
Session Summary: Think moose and bears are the only animals on campus? Think again! In this engaging webinar, we'll delve into the diverse roles of service animals, assistance animals, and pets in the academic environment. From understanding the legal rights and responsibilities associated with service animals to the emotional benefits of therapy and assistance animals, we'll cover it all. Experts will share practical insights and strategies for fostering a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for these important companions. Additionally, we will discuss service animals in laboratories and other specialty areas. Whether you're a student, staff/faculty member, or campus administrator, this session will equip you with the knowledge to navigate and enhance the role of animals on your campus and those they serve. Don't miss out -- learn how to make your campus more responsibly inclusive and respectfully animal-friendly!