GWI: Equity in Action - Physical/Sensory Disabilities and College

This seminar will provide you with a greater understanding of the needs of students with physical disabilities. This seminar is part of NACAC's GWI: Equity in Action seminar series: a year-long extension of NACAC’s Guiding the Way to Inclusion, DEI-focused conference that furthers NACAC’s mission to support counseling professionals in their work to make a postsecondary education accessible to an ever-changing, diverse body of students.

The basics

• Intended audience: Secondary counseling and postsecondary admission professionals. 
• Cost: $75 for NACAC members, $125 for nonmembers. 
• Estimated completion time: 90 minutes. 
• Upon completion: A completion certificate. 

Seminar description

Students with physical or sensory disabilities (including mobility, hearing, and vision) have a unique set of considerations when they are considering college. From understanding the college accommodation process and preparing for independent living, to going on college tours and engaging in the admission process, there is a lot for students, school counselors, and admission professionals to know. This webinar is designed to give all college admission professionals (including school counselors, IECs, and college admission teams) a greater understanding of the needs of students with physical disabilities. A panel that includes a student, a parent, and an admission professional with physical/sensory disabilities will also share their experiences. 

This webinar will cover: 

• The legal landscape under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 
• Differences between high school and college accommodations. 
• Defining disability in the college context. 
• Tools for students in the college search process. 
• Thinking beyond compliance to understand universal design of college admission and tours. 
• Understanding disability as an identity group and an aspect of diversity on campus. 
• Real life experiences and perspectives on campus accessibility, tours, admission, and more

Seminar presenters

• Annie Tulkin, MS, Accessible College 
• Leslie Thatcher, Ed.M., Perkins School for the Blind 

Seminar panelists

• Craig Dionne, Director of Recruitment/Northeast Regional Director, Undergraduate Admission, University of Denver 
• Luna Fera, Student, University of Oregon 
• Elizabeth Ralston, Parent and Accessibility Consultant, Elizabeth Ralston Consulting 

Registration

Register for this seminar using this link: Register

PLEASE NOTE: All requests to switch cohorts, extend course access (by one month) or changes to course registrations will be subject to a $50 processing fee per person/per course. No refunds will be processed.

Cost

• $75 for NACAC members*
• $125 for nonmembers

A 20 percent discount is available for offices of four or more participants registering for the same course. If your office would qualify for this discount, contact customer service for a promo code prior to registration. 

*Unsure if you are a NACAC member? You may be eligible through your school or organization’s membership. Contact customer service for more information.

Questions?

For purchasing and billing questions, please email customerservice@nacacnet.org. For questions about the course, please email pd@nacacnet.org.

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5242. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NACAC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

For more information about this seminar series, please visit nacacnet.org.