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July 17, 2012

 

QUICK (and immediate) INFO FOR NOW!!!
(two courses offered in the coming weeks!)

 
 

Understanding and Implementing the AHEAD Guidance on Documentation: From Theory to Practice on YOUR Campus

 

In May, AHEAD unveiled new guidance for DSS professionals on how best to assess the information presented by students with disabilities to establish eligibility for protection under ADA/504, and to support their requests for accommodation.  Some DSS providers have embraced this new perspective; others are bewildered by it.  And most are trying to determine how far to go, how quickly, to put this newly proposed guidance in place.  DAIS can help you.
There seem to be two schools of thought on how quickly to proceed – some want to have something new in place by the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year, while others want to get past the initial rush of activity and proceed a little more cautiously.  DAIS is ready when you are.

Some DSS providers have been following the new approach informally for some time; they simply need help determining how best to formalize their practice.  Some DSS providers have been following a very different, more structured path, relying primarily on their review of 3rd party documentation.  Some DSS providers are simply confused.  They aren’t sure how best to approach this shift in thinking; they aren’t even sure they understand what is intended!  Still others are ready to embrace the new guidance – they just need a little help to figure out how to “sell it” on campus.  Wherever you are starting from, DAIS is prepared to start from there with you!

For those in a hurry, DAIS will offer a 2-week jumpstart class (online) from July 30 – August 13, with four sections to the class, depending on your “starting point” (above).  Tuition: $250
For those who want to pause, take a deep breath, and begin the transition after the rush of the new school year has passed, DAIS will offer a 3-week class (with multiple sections), beginning October 9. Tuition: $350
Included in the cost of tuition will be a private consultation with Jane Jarrow, by phone and/or email, reviewing your individual questions and plans.

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WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? A Beginner's Introduction to DSS

Online Education from DAIS – October 1- October 19

 

Do you have a new hire on staff -- or are YOU the "new kid on the block"? Whether it is someone who is new to the field of DSS, or simply new to your institution, you will want to get them up to speed as quickly as possible. You need to make sure they have a basic understanding of the laws, the population, the general responsibilities - THE JOB - so that you can build on that to teach them how you interpret/implement all those tasks in your program.

DO YOU TRUST ME???

I hope the answer is “YES!” I can provide your new staff members with an in-depth and working knowledge/understanding of what the world of disability services in higher education is all about. After all these years, all these presentations, all these thousands of listserv posts, I  think I have a comprehensive understanding of what information folks need to get started. I am willing to share - but it'll cost you!

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February 7, 2012

 

Please be patient, as the DAIS website is undergoing a significant upgrade. While you are waiting to access the resources usually found here, why not take time to stop and smell the roses?

If you are in a hurry, and you must have that resource NOW, don’t hesitate to contact Jane Jarrow directly and ask for the information to be shared with you directly JaneJarrow@aol.com.

Meantime, an exciting list of online professional development classes will be available from DAIS in the months to come. You can read more about them here!

Ready to Register?

 

I hope so. I hope you found something in the description of the Spring offerings from DAIS to interest you. Now it is time to make a decision as to which of those courses you really need. Key points to remember:

1) As noted, all classes are offered online, through a private listserv.  You participate on your own time and at your own pace.  And if you get busy and don’t get around to doing the readings on a given day, you can get back to them on your own time, as well!

2) You may find some of the timing better than others.  Just keep in mind that it is unlikely that these classes will be repeated before NEXT Spring, at the earliest, so if you think the information is important for your understanding of the job you are doing today, you should sign up today!  Although the classes may end on the dates shown, I am always available to answer questions after the formal class ends.  You can catch up on the reading later.  But you need to RECEIVE the info now!

3) SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE SHORT COURSES:
One class - $100
Two classes - $175
Three classes - $225

f you are interested in any one of these classes, I hope you will seriously consider signing up for all three. 30 days worth of classes for $225?  Divided by however many folks from your institution you can get to sign up with you?  Consider the cost-per-hour of inservice training you would be paying.  SUCH A DEAL!!!