Aggie Disability Awareness
Fall 2023 Virtual Workshop
Aggie Disability Awareness is an interactive 90-minute virtual workshop designed to increase knowledge, awareness, and respect for people with disabilities among faculty and staff at Texas A&M University. The workshop is meant to promote strong dialogue about issues and information surrounding disability. All individuals are welcome to attend but attendance should never be mandated.
Gain a deeper understanding of:
- Disability and history
- Legislation
- People-first language and Identity-first Language
- Universal design and assistive technology
- Accessible accommodations
Workshop Focus
- Develop knowledge of social and medical models of disability, history and legislation surrounding disability, and person-first/identity-first language.
- Acquaint faculty and staff to the principles of Universal Design for Instruction.
- Discuss how to best work with and support individuals with disabilities.
Workshop Objectives
Gain an in-depth understanding of:
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- Disability and history
- Legislation
- People first language and Identity-first Language
- Universal design and assistive technology
- Accessible accommodations
Seminar Resources
Email Meagan Orsag to discuss scheduling a workshop for your department or college.
Workshop Facilitators
Leslie Casarez, LCSW
Senior Access Coordinator
Disability Resources
Email: lesliec@disability.tamu.edu
Meagan Orsag, Ph.D.
Co-Director of Rural Programs
Center on Disability and Development
Email: meaganorsag@tamu.edu
The Center for Teaching Excellence at Texas A&M offers several resources for graduate students. Check them out and find your next opportunity.
Aggie Disability Awareness is a collaborative effort at Texas A&M University among: