Disability Awareness

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Type:
  Webinar
Authors:
Diana Pastora Carson and Jillyan McKinney
Developed by:
California Center for Inclusive College (CCIC) and UC|CSU Collaborative for Neuroscience, Diversity, and Learning
Series:
Designing for Belonging: Inclusive Practices in College Programs
Relevant categories:
Adolescence Adult Disabilities Special Education
This is a live, online webinar that will occur at:
  • Date: April 24, 2026 (Friday)
  • Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (Pacific)
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Overview

Join Diana Pastora Carson for an engaging session on Disability Awareness, exploring frameworks for understanding disability, fostering inclusive language, and building cultures of belonging in educational and community settings.

  Keywords: Accessibility, Disability, Student

Learning objectives

  • Explain why disability awareness matters in higher education and how a social justice lens supports all students
  • Recognize the impact of ableism and the role of disability history in shaping students' experiences in college
  • Distinguish among accommodations, accessibility, and Universal Design for Learning as complementary approaches to access
  • Identify concrete, manageable strategies to create more inclusive and accessible courses

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Added on 4/20/2026   ·   Last updated on 4/20/2026