Disability Tapas

Disability Tapas (educational presentations)

Disabilities come in many different forms and can vary greatly. For some snack-size information and interactive discussions on a variety of disability-related topics, please register for our upcoming presentations (on Zoom) or view the recordings of past presentations below. The discussions will occur every Thursday at 11:10 a.m. via Zoom. 

Presentations are primarily geared towards faculty and staff (students welcome).

Winter 2022 Disability Tapas: (Register at link below)

• March 10th - ADA and Section 504 Accommodations: Equitable Access and Legal Considerations (Registration Closed)

Spring 2022 Disability Tapas schedule: (Register at links below)

• April 7th - Introduction to Disability Resource Center (DRC) Services 
• April 14th - The Why and DIY of Video Captioning (1.5 hours) 
• April 21st - How to Support Survivors: Responding to Disclosures and Providing Accommodations (for National Sexual Assault Awareness Month) 
• April 28th - Supporting Students with Traumatic Brain Injury and post-concussive symptoms (Canceled, will be rescheduled for June)
• May 12th - Social Media: Guidance for Posting Accessible Content & Positive Disability Messages 
• May 19th - Universal Access and Deaf Gain
• May 26th - Supporting Students with Autism 
• June 2nd - Supporting Students: Discussion of the Intersectionality of Disability with Other Marginalized Populations 
• Finals week (no presentation) 

 

Recordings of Previous Disability Tapas presentations:

• The Why and DIY of Video Captioning
• ADA and Section 504 Accommodations: Equitable Access and Legal Considerations
• How to be a Disability Ally - Strategies for Identifying & Addressing Ableism
• Supporting Students with Traumatic Brain Injuries & Post-Concussive Symptoms
• Understanding Chronic Invisible Illness
• Accessible Events & Programs: Tips for Inclusive Experiences
• Supporting Students with ADHD
• Supporting Students with Autism
• Supporting Students with Psychological Disabilities
• Access Needs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
• Accessible Learning Spaces: Addressing Mobility & Visual Access Needs

 

Recordings of other disability-related presentations:

• "Queer Crip: At the Intersection of Queerness and Disability" featuring Bailey Hamblin
• Student Panel Invisible Disabilities and Inclusion Strategies