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Invisible Disabilities: The Truth Revealed
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- Description:
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Students with disabilities generally represent 5% to 8% of a campus’ enrollment. Research also reports nationally 32% of employees have a disability. Of these students, more than two-thirds of students and employees have diagnosis referred to as a “invisible” disability. In other words, you can’t tell by looking at a person how their diagnosis impacts their learning or work experience.
Participants will learn:
- Why the term “invisible” is preferred
- The significance of using of “people-first” language,
- Appropriate facts to effectively engage individuals with hidden disabilities
Facilitator:
Karyn L. Schulz, Ed.D., Director, Disability and Access Services, University of Baltimore
- Contact Name:
- Zandra Rawlinson
- Contact Email:
- zrawlinson@ubalt.edu
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request 10 days prior to a campus event and 30 days prior to an event requiring travel.