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Taylor, Z. W.; Burnett, Christopher A. – Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 2021
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandates that all Title IV-participating institutions of higher education publish web accessible websites for students with disabilities. This study sought to evaluate the web accessibility of Hispanic-Serving Institutional (HSI) websites (n = 217). Results suggest that the average HSI website landing page…
Descriptors: Civil Rights Legislation, Federal Legislation, Students with Disabilities, College Students
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Weis, Robert; Dean, Emily L.; Osborne, Karen J. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2016
Clinicians uniformly recommend accommodations for college students with learning disabilities; however, we know very little about which accommodations they select and the validity of their recommendations. We examined the assessment documentation of a large sample of community college students receiving academic accommodations for learning…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Learning Disabilities, Postsecondary Education, Two Year Colleges
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Brown, Kirsten R.; Coomes, Michael D. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2016
More than 50% of all college students with a disability enroll in public 2-year institutions. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a type of disability that affects a growing number of students in postsecondary education. Currently, over 70% of 2-year public institutions enroll students with ASD. In spite of increased awareness, the vast majority of…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Models, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Best Practices
Lee, Martha C.; Mastrangelo, Eliz. B. – 1994
Prepared by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Task Force at Lakeland Community College (LCC) in Ohio, this report assesses LCC's compliance with ADA provisions and presents recommendations concerning projects to be undertaken. Section I provides an introduction to the ADA and its impact at LCC. Section II describes the self-evaluation…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Community Colleges, Compliance (Legal)
Florida State Board of Community Colleges, Tallahassee. – 1998
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, state that no individual with a disability shall be excluded from participation or denied benefits from services or programs of a public entity on the basis of having a disability. The twenty-eight Florida community colleges hold a commitment to this…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Attitudes toward Disabilities, Classroom Techniques, College Role
California Community Colleges, Sacramento. High-Tech Center for the Disabled. – 1999
This document provides information on the integration of assistive computer technologies and library automation systems at California Community Colleges in order to ensure access for students with disabilities. Topics covered include planning, upgrading, purchasing, implementing and using these technologies with library systems. As information…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Community Colleges
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Lawhon, Tommie; Ennis, Demetria L. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 1995
Reviews processes involved in community college faculty recruitment, including justifying the new position, recruiting methods, evaluating applicants, and arranging candidate visits to the campus. Discusses changes in standards for recruiting and hiring from the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act and implications for practice. (21 citations)…
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, College Faculty, Community Colleges, Employment Opportunities
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Treloar, Linda L. – Community College Review, 1999
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 form the basis for this discussion of students with disabilities and the role played by community college faculty in promoting their success. Practices that ensure receptive classroom environments are defined with examples. Contains 21 references. (TGO)
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Classroom Environment, College Role, Community Colleges
Humphrey, John – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1992
Based on experiences with use of microcomputers in a business computer programing curriculum at a community college, this article suggests guidelines for designing a computer laboratory that will meet the needs of disabled students. Specific hardware and software aids are recommended, and the importance of faculty attitude is discussed. (three…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Centers, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
Williams, Fred D. – 1994
A project was undertaken at Jackson State Community College (JSCC), Tennessee, to determine an appropriate plan to develop a disabled student services (DSS) program which would coordinate existing fragmented services and add additional services. A literature review was first conducted to determine legal obligations of the Americans with…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Advisory Committees, College Students, Community Colleges
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Marks, Richard D.; And Others – Community College Journal, 1994
Presents three essays examining topics that community college leaders should consider in utilizing advanced technologies to meet constituents' needs. Considers installing new technology, ownership of technology created by faculty and students, and the implications of using new technologies in the context of the requirements of the Americans with…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, College Administration, College Planning
Kane, Karen R.; Del George, Eve – 1994
Project Path at Illinois' College of DuPage was established to provide pre-employment training and career counseling for disabled students. To encourage the integration of qualified individuals with disabilities into the workplace, the project compiled this resource manual for area businesses, providing tips for interacting with disabled people…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Community Colleges, Community Resources, Disabilities
Armstrong, William B.; Lewis, Mary; Turingan, Maria; Neault, Lynn C. – 1997
In compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and as part of an effort to evaluate staff development and disability education efforts, the colleges in California's San Diego Community College District undertook focus group evaluations of key campus constituents in fall 1997. At the district's San Diego City College, focus…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Administrator Attitudes, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Community Colleges
Shepard, Ira Michael; And Others – 1992
Designed to assist public institutions in meeting the many requirements and deadlines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, this handbook provides a blueprint for coordinating ADA compliance and conducting the required self-evaluations. Chapter 1 reviews policy implications of compliance with the ADA, discusses the importance of…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Civil Rights Legislation, Community Colleges, Compliance (Legal)
Armstrong, William B.; Lewis, Mary; Neult, Lynn C. – 1996
In compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and as part of an effort to evaluate staff development and disability education efforts, the colleges in California's San Diego Community College District undertook focus group evaluations of key campus constituents in fall 1996. At the district's Miramar College, focus groups were…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Accessibility (for Disabled), Administrator Attitudes, Assistive Devices (for Disabled)
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