Â鶹´«Ã½ DS 'All Access' Free Training Webinars Oct 18 & Nov 12!

October 4, 2024

Â鶹´«Ã½ DS 'All Access' Free Training Webinars 2024-2025 Continue! 

From Fall 2024 through Spring 2025, Disability Services (DS) offices across the state will continue to offer free virtual training sessions to Â鶹´«Ã½ staff and faculty on a range of essential topics. Each 'All Access' session will include ASL interpreters and live transcription services.

Busy schedule? If the timing doesn’t work for you, don’t worry -- unless otherwise noted, all Â鶹´«Ã½ DS 'All Access' presentations will be recorded. Please register today to receive a post-session link to the recorded session. 

October & November 2024 sessions: click session title hyperlinks below to access free registration:


OCTOBER 18, 2024 | 11am - 12pm 
Presenter: Kara Nash, Â鶹´«Ã½F Institutional Event Manager
Session Summary: Are your events truly accessible to everyone? Discover the essential standards and best practices for creating inclusive experiences in our upcoming session, "Accessible Events: Accommodation Standards for Individuals with Disabilities." Unlock accessibility and elevate your events via inclusive design. Learn how to seamlessly integrate accommodations that ensure all participants feel welcomed and valued. From practical tips to innovative solutions, empower yourself with the knowledge to make every event accessible and memorable. Join us to break barriers and set new standards for inclusivity!


NOV 12, 2024  | 1-2 pm 
Presenters: Directors Anne Lazenby (Â鶹´«Ã½A DSS) and Amber Cagwin (Â鶹´«Ã½F DS)
Session SummaryThink moose and bears are the only animals on campus? Think again! In this engaging webinar, we’ll delve into the diverse roles of service animals, assistance animals, and pets in the academic environment. From understanding the legal rights and responsibilities associated with service animals to the emotional benefits of therapy and assistance animals, we’ll cover it all. Experts will share practical insights and strategies for fostering a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for these important companions. Additionally, we will discuss service animals in laboratories and other specialty areas. Whether you’re a student, staff/faculty member, or campus administrator, this session will equip you with the knowledge to navigate and enhance the role of animals on your campus and those they serve. Don't miss out -- learn how to make your campus more responsibly inclusive and respectfully animal-friendly!