This webinar introduces the Basic Disability Screening for Adult Educators (BDSAE), a research-based toolkit featuring four essential screenings designed to evaluate program accessibility and identify individual student accommodation needs. Participants will learn how to use these tools to foster inclusive environments and develop personalized Preferred Accommodations Plans.
- All advisors and instructors
- Program directors seeking information to build disability inclusive program design
- ADA Coordinators
This professional development activity/course is designed for:
This session starts with a concise look at core disability concepts and an analysis of program-wide inclusion levels. We then dive into the BDSAE toolkit, focusing on practical accommodations that can be implemented immediately. Participants will explore essential resources for ongoing development and gain hands-on practice in performing basic screenings, creating individualized support plans, and designing accessible classroom environments. We will also cover fundamental ACLS guidelines for maintaining ADA compliance.
Format & Requirements: This course consists of one online synchronous session of 1.5 hours and pre-work. The total estimated time to complete this course is 2.5 hours.
- Part 1: Independent activities in Canvas (3/25/27–4/1/27)
- Part 2: Virtual session on Zoom (4/1/27, 2–3:30 p.m.)
Access & Support: You will receive instructions for accessing the synchronous session via Zoom and course materials in Canvas from Sovanna Carnell Guyon one week before the course open date. If you need technical assistance to access the course or course features, please contact Sovanna at sovanna.carnellguyon@jsi.org.
- Explain models and definitions of disability and how they inform inclusive programming in adult education settings
- Identify the levels of disability inclusion implementation within programs
- Apply BDSAE tools to conduct basic disability screenings for adult education program use
Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:
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