For learners to be exposed to suggestions, strategies, and resources for developing an inclusive learning environment, carrying out organization-wide programs and training initiatives, and examining curricular and academic issues related to disabilities. For learners to be exposed to special services, programs, networks, and collaborative resources available for assisting the learner with special needs 5. For learners to study such related topics as advocacy, self-advocacy, trends, and future directions related to adults with special needs. For learners to consider models of including people with disabilities in formal educational settings, training and development activities, and informal learning environments. For learners to consider the benefits of combining traditional educational modalities with non-traditional modalities such as distance learning to achieve the increased participation of people with disabilities in adult education.
Required Readings See the required pre-reading information above.
National Council on Disability. Supplemental Resource Listing Learners will be given a supplemental resource list from which they may select readings relevant to their own interests. The following is an outline of the daily activities. A more detailed agenda for each day will be posted on the previous day or at the beginning of the day. This will allow for the class to have some input into shaping the daily activities.