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A Social Justice Approach: Intersecting Identities, Power, Privilege, and Implications for Vocational Rehabilitation Programs

6/29/2021 4PM ET

At the end of this webinar, participants will have:

An increased understanding of key language related to identity including the distinction between intersectionality and intersecting identities
An increased awareness of how the dominant culture can overlook and/or perpetuate the marginalization of identities resulting in systemic and/or structural oppression
An increased awareness of how power and privilege show up in the Vocational Rehabilitation process, especially when it comes to clients with intersecting identities
An increased awareness of strategies to help center the experiences of VR clients with intersecting identities within the VR process

About the Presenter

D.J. Ralston, M.A. (they/them/theirs) is a Senior Technical Assistance and Research Analyst with the George Washington University’s Center for Rehabilitation Counseling Research and Education (CRCRE) on the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: The Collaborative (NTACT:C) and the VR Technical Assistance Center on Quality Management (VRTAC-QM). DJ’s areas of expertise and interest include the impact of the intersecting identities as well as ensuring access and inclusion of all marginalized populations in Vocational Rehabilitation services.

In addition to their current work with multiple Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Centers, they have more than 15 years of experience working on programs and grants related to the public workforce development system and disability at the local, state, and national levels. They have a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling from Western Washington University. They completed and maintain a Community Partner Work Incentive Coordinator (CP-WIC) Certification from Virginia Commonwealth University and they are currently enrolled in GWU’s doctoral program in Human and Organizational Learning Executive Leadership Program.

IDEA to ADA: The Difference Between High School and College Accommodations

7/13/2021 4PM ET

Let’s face it, when it comes to Transition Services, there is a lot to know. In this session Annie Tulkin, founder and Director of Accessible College, will explore the changes in accommodations for students with disabilities from high school to college.

Stats on students with disabilities in college
Overview of laws that apply to K-12 and College
Specific examples how IDEA and ADA accommodations are different
Documentation and process for requesting college accommodations
LD/mental health/physical disability/health condition common accommodations
Ways to prepare students to self advocate
Questions

Participants will learn about:

The landscape of disability support in higher education
The laws that apply to accommodations in the college setting
The documentation guidelines and process for requesting accommodations in college
Typical accommodations in the college setting
Ways to prepare students for the transition

College Transition for Students with Physical Disabilities: A Comprehensive Approach

7/27/2021 4PM ET

Let’s face it, when it comes to Transition Services, there is a lot to know. In this session Annie Tulkin, founder and Director of Accessible College, will explore the accommodations for students with physical disabilities as they transition to college.

Background stats
Laws
Accommodations in high school vs. college
Defining physical disabilities
Requesting accommodations
Overview of areas for accommodations: academic, residential, recreation, dining, and programmatic
Questions

Participants will learn about:

The landscape of disability support for students with physical disabilities
The laws that apply to accommodations in the college setting
Accommodation considerations for students with physical disabilities
Ways to prepare students for the transition

College Transition for Students with Health Conditions: A Comprehensive Approach

8/3/2021 4PM ET

Let’s face it, when it comes to Transition Services, there is a lot to know. In this session Annie Tulkin, founder and Director of Accessible College, will explore the accommodations for students with health conditions as they transition to college.

Laws
Accommodations in high school vs. college
Defining health conditions
Requesting accommodations
Overview of areas for accommodations: academic, residential, recreation, dining, and programmatic
Questions

Participants will learn about:

The landscape of disability support for students with health conditions
The laws that apply to accommodations in the college setting
Accommodation considerations for students with health conditions
Ways to prepare students for the transition

Students with Physical Disabilities & Health Conditions: Developing Independent Living and Executive Function Skills for College Success

8/17/2021 4PM ET

Let’s face it, when it comes to Transition Services, there is a lot to know. In this session Annie Tulkin, founder and Director of Accessible College, will explore the independent living and executive functioning skills needed for college success.

Laws
Accommodations in high school vs. college
Self-advocacy
Essential skills for independent living at college
Ways to work on executive function skills
Questions

Participants will learn about:

The laws that impact students with disabilities in the college setting
The difference between high school and college accommodations
The types of services that colleges offer
Ways to support students in learning self-advocacy and executive function skills for college

About the Presenter

Annie Tulkin is the Founder and Director of Accessible College, as well as an author and public speaker. She is an expert in the area of college preparation and transition for students with physical disabilities and health conditions, and she supports students and families across the country.

Annie was the Associate Director of the Academic Resource Center at Georgetown University for nearly 6 years. In that position she supported undergraduate, graduate, and medical students with physical disabilities and health conditions and oversaw academic support services for the entire student body.

Annie has worked in the field of disability for over 10 years. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education from DePaul University, a Masters in Special Education from The University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Certificate in Health Coaching from Georgetown University. Annie was a Peace Corps Volunteer (Mongolia, ‘03-’05) and a Fulbright Fellow (Mongolia, ‘07-’08). She resides in Silver Spring, MD with her husband and daughter.

Ethical Thinking

8/31/2021 4pm ET

Acting ethically means so much more than not stealing the pens. We make decisions each day that reflect on our moral and ethical character. The problem is we rarely take time to reflect on these decisions. Instead, most of us go through life acting and reacting within flexible ethical limits that are unconsciously impacted by our own self-interest. Ethical thinking needs to be cultivated. Each day we are faced with ethical decision making, often reacting in favor of our own self-interest, even when we are unaware of it. To become more ethical, we need to look closely at our own behavior and make a conscious effort to improve.

Learning Objectives:

Demonstrate an understanding of common thinking traps.
Identify individual awareness of problem solving and ethical thinking styles.
Articulate ethical awareness in VR settings

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Linda Hedenblad
Founder of the VR Development Group

I was helping one of the staff through my computer to solve some technical issue. Once I got on it, I couldn’t stop listening to Linda’s webinar. So, I was there the whole time and really learned a lot and enjoyed the content and delivery method. DVR staff looks forward to attending your future webinars.
PIK-HA SOO, MA
TRAINING SPECIALIST II
DIV. OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
STATE OF ALASKA