Handouts and Training Materials
The DSS Brochure is available in PDF format.
Handouts from training sessions and workshops
- Accommodation Process : The Letter and the Spirit of the Law
- Adobe Reader: PDF Accessibility Features
- Creating Accessible PDF: Accessibility beyond Accommodation
- Assistive Technology: Ensuring Equal Access
- Free Assistive Software
- Premier Internet Toolbar: Talking Pointer, Translator, and Text to MP3
- Text to Audio
- PowerPoint and Accessibility
- Voice Recorders
- Universal Design in Education
- Voice Recognition
- Web Accessibility
- Notetaking with LiveScribe, Alphasmart, or Tablets
Brief multimedia introduction to Disability Rights and Related resources
Reference Handouts
- Accommodation Process & What We Should Plan For
- People First Language and Models of Disability in Society
- Tips for Faculty and Tips for Teaching Students with Disabilities
- Tips for Tutors
- Transition from High School
- Information for Advisors
- Supporting Student Veterans
- Tips for working with students who experience seizures
Quick Tip Cards
Events and Celebrations
Reel Eyes
This annual showcase of films by and about people with disabilities features films and media clips from popular culture as well as documentaries from the DSS Lending Library. Showings are held in communities across the state and there are usually courses tied the event.
- Reel Eyes 2004
- Reel Eyes 2005
- Reel Eyes 2006
- Reel Eyes 2007
- Reel Eyes 2008
- Reel Eyes 2009
- Reel Eyes 2010
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Reel Eyes 2011
Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrations
This annual city-wide celebration is coordinated by Access Alaska and has brought fabulous speakers to Anchorage in events that bring people together and increase awareness of disability related topics
- ADA Celebration 2006
- ADA Celebration 2007
- ADA Celebration 2008
- ADA Celebration 2009
- ADA Celebration 2010
- ADA Celebration 2011