Rising college student Yishai Barth shares which technologies support his disability, and encourages instructors to be choosy when matching ADA compliant technologies to other students.
With demands for better ADA compliance strategies growing, colleges sometimes struggle to find ways to support students with disabilities. ADA compliance experts say that colleges should abandon old, “grab-a-human” days and invest in technological solutions for support. Some schools, like Worcester Polytechnic Institute, have ADA compliance strategies embedded in their curriculum, alongside supportive technologies and departmental support systems to thin the gap between students with disabilities and regular students.The experts also offer tips on how to best execute ADA compliance strategies, including talking to students, checking accessibility and anticipating future needs.
Jamie Underwood of Alertus writes an article on NFPA 72, detailing how colleges should review the Fire Alarm & Signaling Code and apply technologies accordingly.
Many schools and K-12 AV consultants are not aware of ADA requirements for assisitve listening devices. Here’s what you need to know to become ADA compliant and a look at one type of technology that can get you there.
Despite a rise in hearing loss, many schools remain unaware of the ADA requirements for the hearing impaired, which mandates installation of assistive listening devices in every new constructed or altered classroom and assembly area.
UMass Boston’s University Conference on Teaching, Learning & Technology held educational sessions on May 18, 2015, some of which covered technologies that can boost classroom collaboration and accessibility to ADA compliant technologies for students with disabilities.
Allison Eckley from the NC Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA) discusses the Energy Freedom Act, and how its third-party sales initiatives will allow colleges to purchase energy from renewable energy companies of their choice.
Audio Notetaker provides three main features that help students with disabilities learn more efficiently.
This Pennsylvania Institution of higher education partnered with its long-time integrator to provide greater accessibility and independence to students with disabilities.
Some law schools are installing mock court rooms and updated law technology to give law students real world experience.
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