About this course

Learning Objectives

• Recognize the legal differences between the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Understand the disability support process in the college setting.
• Identify reasonable accommodations and create supporting documentation.
• Identify strategies to engage students around conversations about self advocacy and college accommodations.

Learning Levels

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

Target Audience

Course Instructor(s)

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  Annie Tulkin, MS

  Founder and CEO, Accessible College

  Annie Tulkin is the Founder and Director of Accessible College, as well as an educator, author, and public speaker. She is an expert in the area of college preparation and transition for students with physical disabilities and health conditions. She supports students and families across the country. Annie was the Associate Director of the Academic Resource Center at Georgetown University for nearly 6 years. In that position she supported undergraduate, graduate, and medical students with physical disabilities and health conditions and oversaw academic support services for the entire student body. Annie has worked in the disability field for her entire professional career including positions as a Regional Disability Coordinator for Humanitas, Inc. working on the Job Corps disability support contract for The Department of Labor, and as a Project Specialist with the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) where she worked with both the National Service Inclusion Project (NSIP) and University Centers of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) Technical Assistance projects. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education from DePaul University, a Masters in Special Education from The University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Certificate in Health Coaching from Georgetown University. Annie was a Peace Corps Volunteer (Mongolia, ‘03-’05) and a Fulbright Fellow (Mongolia, ‘07-’08). She resides in Silver Spring, MD with her husband and daughter.

Disclosure

References

• Brennan, J., & Nguyen, V. (2019). Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals | ADA National Network. Adata.org. https://adata.org/guide/service-animals-and-emotional-support-animals
• Government Accountability Office (GAO). (2024, July 9). Higher Education: Education Could Improve Information on Accommodations for Students with Disabilities. Gao.gov. https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-105614