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Disability and JHU

Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing?. Peggy Hayeslip, Director ADA Compliance

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Disability and JHU

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    1. Disability and JHU How Are We Doing?

    2. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? Peggy Hayeslip, Director ADA Compliance & Disability Services 410-516-8075; phayeslip@jhu.edu Dr. Richard Sanders, Director Student Disability Services 410-516-4720; sanders@jhu.edu Cynthia York, Project Manager Library Digital Programs, Sheridan Libraries 410-516-6797; cyork@jhu.edu

    3. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? Disability Laws Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1998 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ADA Amendments of 2008

    4. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? People With Disabilities Face unique challenges Bring diverse perspectives and experiences Create alternative access to education, employment and programs Spearhead changes for everyone

    6. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? Student Disability Services

    7. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? Student Disability Services 1980’s - Basic Model is established Who is Qualified to Provide Services Role of Disability Service Professionals

    8. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? Qualifications to Provide Disability Services Add Disability Services role to existing positions Choose Positions in Student Services Not Supervised by ADA Compliance Officer

    9. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? Role of Disability Services Professionals Creating an ADA Compliance Position Hiring a full-time person with extensive experience in disability services Bring greater oversight and coherence to the distributed service providers Creating a Student Disability Services Office for the Homewood Campus

    10. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? Student Disability Services - Goals & Vision To create a highly visible resource for students with disabilities To provide effective and appropriate accommodations To educate the University community about equal rights for students with disabilities

    11. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? Student Disability Services - Accomplishments Opened communication channels Increased Collaboration Operating Policies and Procedures Expanding information to the community through publications, website and presentations Establishing collaborative ties to other offices: counseling, career center, student organizations, academic support services Developing comprehensive policies and procedures for the officeExpanding information to the community through publications, website and presentations Establishing collaborative ties to other offices: counseling, career center, student organizations, academic support services Developing comprehensive policies and procedures for the office

    12. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? Student Disability Services - Advisory Groups Homewood Support Team Deans Advisory Committee JHU Disability Coordinators Student Advisory Group Student Disability Services - Advisory Groups Homewood Disability Support Team Deans’ Advisory Committee on Disability Services for All Students at Homewood JHU Disability Coordinators Team Student Advisory Group on Disability Services at Homewood (Fall, 2008)Student Disability Services - Advisory Groups Homewood Disability Support Team Deans’ Advisory Committee on Disability Services for All Students at Homewood JHU Disability Coordinators Team Student Advisory Group on Disability Services at Homewood (Fall, 2008)

    13. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? This is a simplified version of the organizational structure to show that the main feature is that of decentralization. This is a simplified version of the organizational structure to show that the main feature is that of decentralization.

    14. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? This is a simplified version of the organizational structure to show that the main feature is that of decentralization. This is a simplified version of the organizational structure to show that the main feature is that of decentralization.

    15. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? Web-Based Communication Systems Registration (ISIS) Course Management (WebCT, Sakai) Content Management Systems (Site Executive, others) Enterprise Business (HopkinsOne) Portal (myJohnsHopkins, JHED) http://www.jhu.edu Individual websites by Division, Department, purpose, etc. Different System Used by each JHU entity

    16. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? System-Wide Policy - Efforts ICSC recommendations Web Accessibility Committee

    17. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? 2002: Web Accessibility Committee 2003: Survey of Homewood and Peer Institution Schools 2004: 1st conference 2005: drafted essential job specifications and launched website 2006: 2nd web accessibility conference 2007: Policy Subcommittee produces 1st statement 2008: 3rd web accessibility conference2002: Web Accessibility Committee 2003: Survey of Homewood and Peer Institution Schools 2004: 1st conference 2005: drafted essential job specifications and launched website 2006: 2nd web accessibility conference 2007: Policy Subcommittee produces 1st statement 2008: 3rd web accessibility conference

    18. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? Where Are We Now?

    19. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? Access to Communication Systems http://webaccessibility.jhu.edu Training Policy Website: static resource Training at Welch Medical Library Policy review by LegalWebsite: static resource Training at Welch Medical Library Policy review by Legal

    20. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? Faculty and Staff Disability Services

    21. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? Compliance and Support H.R. Disability Advisory Committee Training and Education Request for Reasonable Workplace Accommodations Supervisory Agreement Process Brochure/Website Team effort including Occ. Health,, FASAP, Health & Safety and Disability Services Networking with Voc. Rehab., MDOD, DOL

    22. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? Staff Accommodations Requested

    23. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? Staff with Disabilities by Gender

    25. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? Growth Creation of a full-time student director University-wide web accessibility initiative 5-year plan for Homewood facilities upgrades New building construction includes ADA upgrades Disclosure process and formation of employment team

    26. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? Challenges Duplication of effort/time by coordinators Lack of web accessibility policy Need to create facilities plans for all divisions Identify and refine employment team roles Staff/Resources

    27. Disability and Johns Hopkins University How Are We Doing? YOUR QUESTIONS??

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