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Informationen zum Autor Marianne S. Huger is the assistant dean of students at American University and an adjunct instructor at the George Washington University, both in Washington, D.C. She was formerly the Director of Disability Services at Georgetown University Law Center. Klappentext FROM THE EDITOR This volume addresses higher education adminstrators and college professors beyond those working in the area of disability services. All members of a community benefit from the diverity that students with disabilities bring to a campus. At the same time, all campus constituents have an obligation to serve the diverse students that are present on their campuses. Therefore, all members must have the knowledge and professional preparation to navigate issues surrounding the increased integration of students with disabilities. This volume provides that preparation and knowledge by addressing questions ranging from design--of both faciltiies and online material--and transition services to education abroad, psychiatric support, and legal issues. By framing access to higher education within a contextual goal of incrasing the social and academic integration of students with disabilities, the authors aim to provide practitioners and faculty members with guidance that goes beyond accomodation to including students in the fabric of their institution. Zusammenfassung All members of a community benefit from the diversity that students with disabilities bring to a campus! and all campus constituents have an obligation to serve their diverse students. This volume provides the preparation and knowledge your campus needs to meet the growing populations of students with disabilities. Editor Marianne S. Inhaltsverzeichnis EDITOR S NOTES 1 Marianne S. Huger 1. Fostering a Disability-Friendly Institutional Climate 3 Marianne S. Huger This chapter explores the value of a diverse student population to all students. The roles that faculty! disability services practitioners! other administrators! and student leaders can have in increasing the integration of students with disabilities are discussed. 2. Universal Design for Academic Facilities 13 John P. S. Salmen This chapter examines the differences between universal design and accessibility and highlights areas of opportunity for universal design on college campuses. 3. Employing Universal Design for Instruction 21 Robert A. Shaw This chapter identifi es how fl exible curricular practices and technology can constitute universal design for instruction and provides examples of how these practices have benefi ted students in a number of institutions. 4. Transition Strategies to Ensure Active Student Engagement 35 Donna M. Korbel! Joan M. McGuire! Manju Banerjee! Sue A. Saunders This chapter explores the transition through college of students with disabilities by characterizing the postsecondary landscape! presenting a collaborative model of college transition services! and offering recommendations for each stage of the transition services continuum. 5. Accessible Online Learning 47 D. Elizabeth Case! Roseanna C. Davidson This chapter explains the advantages and challenges of creating an accessible online learning environment by providing guidance on specifi c improvements and suggesting modifi cations. 6. Education Abroad for Students with Disabilities: Expanding Access 59 Heidi M. Soneson! Shelly Fisher This chapter identifi es the key support services and advising procedures under eight major headings that institutions of higher education should have in place in order to guide students with disabilities effectively as they explore and participate in education abroad opportunities. 7. Understanding the Experiences of Students with Psychiatric Disabilities: A Foundation for Creating Conditions of Support and Success 73 Holley A. Belch This chapter examines the population of students with psychiatric di...
