The events planned are meant to address the needs of students, staff, faculty, and members of our community

Student Accommodation Overview sessions

These are open to all students, including those who are new, and those who want or need a refresher on how the accommodation process works.

These are scheduled for Wednesday January 11 and Friday January 20 at 10am and 4:30pm in the DSS office (RH 105).

Topics we will address include:

1. How to use the online accommodation request process
2. How to schedule tests
3. How to request and use alternate formats, notetaking assistance, and livescribe loans

Tools and Techniques Series

These sessions feature both demonstration and hands-on practice with a variety of technologies. These sessions are scheduled as needed based on demand. If you would like to attend a session please use the DSS Feedback Form.

• Voice Recognition
• Concept Mapping
• Livescribe and other Notetaking systems
• Time Management 

AK Civil Rights Month - Jan/Feb

The annual celebration coordinated through Campus Diversity and Compliance will include a variety of events and activities. Disability Support Services is sharing the Disability History Exhibit and faciltitating an online call for thoughts regarding Disability Rights. 

Reel Eyes Showcase of Films by and About People who Experience Disability - March/April

2012 will mark the 9th year Reel Eyes takes place. The original event was a city-wide film showcase, but over the years additional communities across Alaska have joined in. We have been pleased to extend the engagement opportunities to both members of the community at large, and students who wish to earn credit through a more involved inquiry.

2011-2012 Events

July 21, 2011 - Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration
August 1-5 - Midnight Sun Assistive Technology Conference
August 23 and 26 - DSS Student Orientation sessions
August 25 - Webinar on Online Accessibility and DSS Faculty Open House
September 1 - Outreach to DVR - presentation for counselors
September 8 - DSS presentation for English Department Teaching Assistants
September 15 - DSS presentation for Psychology Course on Disability from International Perspective
September 17 - Accessible online programming for Constitution Day
September 28 - Outreach at Dimond High with students
October - Disability Employment Awareness Month with Ad in Northern Light
October 25 - DSS Session with Student Health Center
November - Veterans Awareness Month panel presentation and website development
November 2 - DSS presentation for SESA - Special Education Service Agency
November 8-9 - DSS Participation in State of Alaska Web Accessibility Training
November 17 - Outreach at Stellar High for parent night
December 9 - Outreach with King Career Center students for on-campus presentation

2010-2011 Events

August 17 - DSS Open  House and Orientation to new Online Accommodation Model
August 17 - Tools and Techniques Workshop Series
August 20 - Tools and Techniques Workshop Series
September 7 - Tools and Techniques Workshop Series
September 10 - Tools and Techniques Workshop Series
September 15 - ADA Celebration with Amy Roloff of Little People Big World
September 27-30 - Access Conference with archived training materials
October 8 - Videos and Clips in the DSS Lab related to disability and employment
October 22 - Videos and Clips in the DSS Lab related to disability and employment
January 14 - CAFE session - student panel
January 19 - Our Stories panel - Securing the civil rights of individuals with disabilities
January 20 - Parent Information Night at Service High
February 16 - Human Resources Training - Creating Accessible PDF
February 16 - Psychology Undergraduate Committee Meeting
February 18 - CAFE Session - Q and A
February 23 - Human Resources Training - Creating PDF Fillable Forms
February 25 - Faculty Technology Center Session - Creating Accessible Documents
March 17 - Reel Eyes Showcase of Films
March 23 - Human Resources Training - Creating Accessible PDF
March 24 - Reel Eyes Showcase of Films
March 30 - Human Resources Training - Creating PDF Fillable Forms
March 31 - Reel Eyes Showcase of Films
April 7 - Reel Eyes Showcase of Films
April 13 - Human Resources Training - Creating Accessible PDF
April 20 - Human Resources Training - Creating PDF Fillable Forms
May 13 - Faculty Tech Training - Creating Structured Documents
May 13 - Faculty Tech Training - Using Livescribe 

2009 -2010 Events

June 17 - EASI Webinar on making Adobe Accessible
June 24 - Presentation for State of Alaska Court System
July - DSS Office and Lab Renovation
August 6 - Annual Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration at the Snow Goose
August 5-7 - Midnight Sun Assistive Technology Conference
August 13 - Presentation for Wounded Warriors at Fort Richardson
September 4 - Workshop on Notetaking Strategies
September 11 - Workshop on Reading Options
September 17 - Presentation at Fort Richardson
September 18 - Workshop on Writing Supports
September 22 - Presentation for Library Staff on Deaf Culture
September 23-25 - National Coalition Building Institute
October 2 - Universal Design Training for Center for Human Development
October 15 - Presentation for Anchorage School District
October 16 - Presentation for Faculty Senate Diversity Committee
November 5 - Presentation for Clark Middle School Students
November 12-13 - Web Accessibility Training - collaboration with State of Alaska
January 15 - Presentation for Faculty Senate Diversity Committee
January 21 - Workshop on Notetaking Techniques
January 29 - Accessibility Consultation for Tech Prep Program
February 2 - Workshop on Writing Supports
February 5 - Workforce Recruitment Program Recruiter Visit
February 10 - Workshop on Notetaking Strategies
February 16 - Workshop on Reading Options
February - Participation in GOALS - Gaining Online Accessible Learning through Self-Study
March 4 - Accessibility Consultation for Financial Aid Office
March 19-20 - Annual Reel Eyes Showcase of films by and about people with disabilities
March 31 - Annual High School Transition Event for Anchorage School District students with disabilties
April 6-8 - KCC Transition Event
May 12 - Presentation for State of Alaska Court System
May 14 - Clark Middle School Students campus tour
May 19-20 - Web Accessibility Training - collaboration with State of Alaska 

2008-2009 Events

May 20-21 - Web Accessibility Training - collaboration with State of Alaska
June 6 - Workshop on Scan and Read Options
June 17 - Workshop on Voice Recorders
July 10 - Workshop on Accessibility Features of Office 2007
July 28 - Workshop on Voice Recognition
August 5 - Web Accessibility Basics
August 7 - Annual ADA Celebration
September 11 - EASI Webinar on Web Accessibility Initiative
September 16 - Low Cost/No Cost Access Technologies Workshop
September 4 part series - Virtual Conference on Accessible Distance Education
October 4 part series - Accessible and Usable PDF Documents
October Celebration of Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 24 - Low Cost/No Cost Access Technologies Workshop
November 4 part series - Microsoft Accessibility
November 14 - Low Cost/No Cost Access Technologies Workshop
November 20 - Captioning Educational Material
January 13 - EASI webinar on accessible forms
January 27 - CSC workshop on Web Accessibility
January 27 - EASI webinar on cascading style sheets
February 6 - Low Cost/No Cost Access Technologies Workshop
February 13 - Workforce Recruitment Program Interviews
February - EASI four part series on DAISY books
March - EASI four part series on managing AT
March 20-21 - Reel Eyes Showcase of Films
March 25 - Low Cost/No Cost Access Technologies Workshop
March 27 - Transition Event for Anchorage High School Students
April 13 - Low Cost/No Cost Access Technologies Workshop

2007-2008 Events

August 6 - 17th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act
August 7-9 Midnight Sun Assistive Technology Conference
August 28 - Road to Freedom exhibit at Out North
September 7 – Workshop on Voice Recorders
September 11 – Workshop on Text-to-Audio
September 14 - CAFE Session "Teaching Students with Disabilities: What Faculty Need to Know"
September 21 – Workshop on Making the Most of PDF
October 3 – Workshop on Voice Recognition
Nov EASI Workshop Series on PowerPoint
Dec/Jan EASI Workshop Series on E-Learning
January 29 – Workshop on Voice Recorders
February 8 – Workshop on Text-to-Audio
February 13 – Workshop on Making the Most of PDF
February 22 – Workshop on Voice Recognition
March Reel Eyes Showcase of Films
April 10 - Transition Event for Anchorage High School Students

2006-2007 Events

August 15 - Tablet Technology
September 13 - Voice Recognition
October 5, 12, 19, and 26 - 4 part series on Learning Disabilities
January 11 - Operating System Adjustments
January 19 - Deadline for Spring 07 DSS Tuition Waiver
February 2 - Workforce Recruitment Program Visit
February 6, 13, 20 and 27 - 4 part series on PDF Accessibility
March - Reel Eyes Showcase of Films by and About People with Disabilities
April 3, 10, 17, and 24 - 4 part series on DAISY Format
April 14 - Transition Event for Anchorage High School Students

Want to learn more about the Accommodation Process, Universal Design, Web Accessibility, or other topics? Individuals or departments with UAA can call 786-4530 to schedule training.