TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FROM U OF M, TWIN CITIES

Training and Technical Assistance at Disability Services on the Twin Cities campus serves University students, staff, faculty, and guests. Whether consultations, presentations, workshops, or comprehensive training programs, provided to individuals or entire units, all training and technical assistance is designed to meet the needs of the University.

Staff members of Disability Services are experienced specialists and authorities in their respective fields. They are able to assess needs, propose programs to meet a unit’s objectives, and provide the knowledge required to accomplish goals.

Training

Disability Services provides training on a variety of disability-related topics:

• general disability information
• the Americans with Disabilities Act
• disability awareness
• accessibility surveys
• communication access
• reasonable accommodations
• the disability rights movement
• program and policy evaluation
• employment

Customized training and presentations for departments and units can be arranged by contacting Disability Services.

Technical Assistance

The accessibility specialist at Disability Services is available to review building and remodeling plans and conduct site surveys for University departments and programs to ensure physical access. The accessibility specialist works closely with Facilities Management, the Building Code Division, Parking Services, and Transit Services.