Academy of Health Science Educators
Title: Communicating Inclusively about Disability and Accessibility
Speaker: Brandie Wiley, Director, Office of Disability Access
Location: LIB 400 or Zoom
Time: 12-1 pm, Friday, Nov 11th (Lunch starts at 11:45 am)
RSVP: Go to DAI Events Calendar (Due by 1 pm, Wednesday, Nov 9th)
Session Objectives:
- Differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate communication with students receiving accommodations
- Identify when to use people-first vs identity-first language.
- Categorize disability-related terms as appropriate or inappropriate to use
- Provide examples of appropriate etiquette when communicating with students with disabilities
- Explain the danger and harm done by excessive focus on how “inspirational” a person is and excessive public praise