Beyond Duct Tape: Universal Design, Access and Accommodations in STEM/Health Sciences
Preferred Delivery
Virtual
Length of Presentation
50 minutes
Start Date
7-10-2022 10:00 AM
End Date
7-10-2022 10:50 AM
Document Type
Presentation
Abstract
Students with disabilities continue to be underrepresented in sciences. This session will explore barriers to participation and persistence at the undergraduate course level while identifying opportunities for change. Unique challenges existing before, during and post pandemic will be featured. We will highlight areas in which cross-divisional collaboration can be used to increase student access in both the Stem and Health Science fields with a focus on the integration of the principles of universal design into institutional policy and professional practice.
Description
This interactive presentation will provide a snapshot of the factors impacting students with disabilities' entry and persistence into undergraduate science majors. Once identified, we will explore the policy interventions, professional development solutions and in-classroom or modality learning support needed to ensure full access and retention.
Learning Objectives/Outcomes
- Ability to identify barriers to persistence that may exist within their own institutional programs
- Understanding of the institutional partnerships required to effect change in students' entry into and persistence in science-specific majors
- Understand and underline principles of Universal Design Learning (UDL) and how they can be applied to develop tools and resources needed to support professional development and increase student success in the sciences
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Beyond Duct Tape: Universal Design, Access and Accommodations in STEM/Health Sciences
Students with disabilities continue to be underrepresented in sciences. This session will explore barriers to participation and persistence at the undergraduate course level while identifying opportunities for change. Unique challenges existing before, during and post pandemic will be featured. We will highlight areas in which cross-divisional collaboration can be used to increase student access in both the Stem and Health Science fields with a focus on the integration of the principles of universal design into institutional policy and professional practice.
Speaker Information
Danielle Bank: BIO
Danielle Bank has 15 years of experience education sectors earning her M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration at Loyola University Chicago in 2010. Bank has served as Disability Support Services Coordinator for Dominican University, Chicago where she collaborated with faculty and staff to supports students by ensuring full access to educational opportunities.
Bank continues to provide students with academic support in her role as Learning Specialist at Midwestern University meeting students where they are and aiding in study skills development to ensure that students have the tools and resources needed to be successful and persist to graduation.
Christina Curran: BIO
Christina Curran has over thirty five years experience in K-12 and higher education settings. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico in special education. Chris currently serves as an Associate Dean in the Borra College Health Sciences at Dominican University, where she supports dialogue, resources, and partnerships to further academic access and educational success.
Chris has served as President of the Council for Learning Disabilities, and has been a faculty member in education, Associate Dean, Administrative Fellow and directed a technology lab for accessibility and universal design in her former positions at the University of Northern Iowa and Central Washington University. Universal design for learning and accessibility remain a north star for her practice and advocacy.