DISABILITY RESOURCES COE Instructor Training – Fall 2015

Agenda  Disability Resources  Framing Disability  Instructor Tools  Additional Resources  Q&A

Frameworks FrameCoreIn practice Individual/Medical “Problem” is located within the individual Focus on specific condition Disabled individual is at a deficit Cure or fix problem Disability is negative Individual accommodations Do not internalize disability as an identity Emerging/Sociopolitical “Problem” located in environment Environmental barriers exclude disabled individuals and set parameters of disability experience Disability is neutral Work to identify and eliminate barriers Appreciation for community and culture Create sustainable change

Design of environments Information Curricular Physical Social Policy

Door knobs Classroom layout Curb cut

Universal Design The design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. Our responsibility: Identify and remove barriers Incorporate access into our design initially Impact: Inclusive and welcoming environments Sustainable design Everyone has the same experience

Physical Environment to Curricular Environment

Creating UD Environments

Wilbur Wildcat Wilma Wildcat John Doe

DRC – Disability Resources  Resources for:  Students  Faculty  Staff  Campus Visitors  Highlights:  College wheelchair sports  Accessible gym  Assistive Technology  Testing Center

DRC Contact Info Web: drc.arizona.edu Phone: Fax: Location: Highland Commons Facebook: University of Arizona Disability Resources