ACC800_Disability_Download.pdf
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This document is a course syllabus for ACC800: Disability Download, offered by Mays & Associates, Ltd through their M&A Culture Building Institute. The course is instructed by Ms. Dawn Bentley, who is the President and Founder of CAIRE, LLC, and is available from 2024-2026. It is a 3-hour training program that qualifies for 1/2 credit toward a Badge, which can later be applied to a full 12-hour Culture Building Institute Certificate.
The course focuses on disability awareness and accessibility, with objectives including identifying types of disabilities, applying best practices in service delivery when interacting with individuals with disabilities, and defining universal access. The curriculum covers developmental, non-visible, and acquired disabilities, provides an overview of major disability laws (ADA, IDEA, Rehabilitation Act), explores universal design principles, and offers guidelines for interaction. The training can be delivered online or in-person, using web-based readings, videos, audio, and collaborative activities. Technical requirements include internet access, familiarity with online meeting tools, and the ability to use communication software. No specific materials are required, as course resources will be provided during the training.
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MAYS pg. 1 Information is proprietary to MAYS and is not to be shared outside of the intended organization.
ACC800: Disability Download Mays & Associates, Ltd
M&A Culture Building Institute
Badge Qualifier (1/2 Credit) 3 Hours
Instructor: Ms. Dawn Bentley, M.Ed.
Office Hours: By Appointment Office Location: In Person or Online Office Phone: 419-318-8778 Email: info@maysassociatesltd.com
Available Years: 2024-2026 Class Location/Times: TBD Lab Location/Times: TBD Support Podcast: PinLeader™ Podcast Company Website: www.maysassociatesltd.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Welcome to ACC800: Disability Download! This course will teach and foster discussions about the types of disabilities and the difference between the Americans with Disabilities Act and Universal Access. Participants will explore the current “buzz” (words) and how to put evidence into practice.
Created and taught by an expert in accessibility and part of the MAYS team, Ms. Bentley is the President and Founder of CAIRE, LLC (Community Access Inclusion Representation and Equity) and has more than 20 years’ experience working in the area of disabilities. Additionally, Ms. Bentley holds a bachelor's in early childhood and special education and a master’s in education. This course qualifies 1/2 Credit toward a Badge from the nonprofit, M&A Culture Building Institute. The earned Badge can later be applied toward an M&A Culture Building Institute Certificate (12 hours total required).
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
1. Identify and understand types of disabilities.
2. Apply best practices to their service delivery when interacting with folks with disabilities.
3. Define universal access and give examples of application.
ADDITIONAL EXPLORATION
• Review of developmental, non-visible and acquired disabilities
• Basic overview of the 3 major disability laws: ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and Rehabilitation Act
• Universal Access and the 7 principles of universal design
• Common practices versus best practice
• Guidelines for interacting with people with disabilities
• Tips about social media and virtual platforms
• Current language
• Accommodations
• Resources https://www.maysassociatesltd.com/roar-podcast http://www.maysassociatesltd.com/
MAYS pg. 2 Information is proprietary to MAYS and is not to be shared outside of the intended organization.
TEACHING STRATEGIES
This training course is designed to be online or in person to stimulate student learning through the web-based delivery of readings, video, and audio, as well as collaborative exploring activities involving either asynchronously or synchronously in discussions.
PREREQUISITES
None.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
To succeed in this training course, it will be important for learners to possess the following technical skills:
1. Understanding of online meeting tools
2. Locate and access information using a web search engine.
3. Use chat or IM software for real-time communication.
RECOMMENDED TEXTS AND MATERIALS
Any needed materials will be provided during the course.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
Browser Check Page
Participants need to have access to a properly functioning computer throughout the virtual course. Access to a handheld for interactive exploring activities is recommended.
Software
Participants need to have the ability to reach the internet for Zoom or Microsoft Teams for the virtual course.
High-speed Internet access is recommended.
COURSE POLICIES
Copyright Notice
The materials in the course are owned by the instructor of this course. Only participants enrolled in this course may use any literature for this course and are not to provide it to another group or entity.
COMMUNICATION GUIDELINES
Email:
This training is for you, so if you are having trouble understanding any aspect of it, please let me know. I am here to help and will do my best to respond as soon as possible.
Discussion:
If in person or virtually, participation is vital to meet the training outcomes and your active engagement during this course helps the experience be educational.
Real-Time Communication:
A chat tool is available during Zoom and Team trainings. Please reach out in case of any questions.
Netiquette:
It is important to be courteous and civil when communicating with others. Participants taking virtual courses are asked to be non-judgmental, courteous, attentive, calm and professional with peers and any instructors.
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