Additional Resources

Workshop 1

American Association of Community Colleges. 2102. “Disability Support Services in Community Colleges.” American Association of Community Colleges. Retrieved October 9, 2012. (http://www.aacc.nche.edu/Resources/aaccprograms/projectreach/Pages/surveyofcc.aspx).

American Council on Education. 1999. “Section 504: The Law and its Impact on Postsecondary Education.” Jewish Child Care Association. Retrieved February 4, 2013. (http://www.jccany.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5793).

Barnett, Lynn and Carol Dendron. 2009. Enriched and Inspired: Service Pathways to College Success. Washington, DC: American Association of Community Colleges.

Debrand, Christopher C. and Charles S. Salzberg. 2005. “A Validated Curriculum to Provide Training to Faculty Regarding Students with Disabilities in Higher Education.” Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disabilities 18.1:49-62.

Dona, Jean. 2001. “An Examination of Community College Faculty Members’ Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 at the Fifteen Community Colleges in Mississippi.” Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability 14.2:91-103.

Fairweather, James S. and Debra M. Shaver. 1990. “A Troubled Future?: Participation in Postsecondary Education by Youths with Disabilities.” The Journal of Higher Education 61.3:332-348.

Frank, Martha. 2008. Pathways to Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities. Williston, VT: Vermont Parent Information Center.

Frieden, Lex. 2003. “People with Disabilities and Postsecondary Education.” National Council on Disability. Retrieved February 4, 2013. (http://www.ncd.gov/publications/2003/Sept152003).

Garrison-Wade, Dorothy F. and Jean P. Lehmann. “A Conceptual Framework for Understanding Students’ with Disabilities Transition to Community College.” Community College Journal of Research and Practice 33.5:417-445.

Gartin, Barbara C.  1996. “The Higher Education Transition Model: Guidelines for Facilitating College Transition Among College-Bound Students with Disabilities.” Teaching Exceptional Children 29.1:30-33.

Getze, Elizabeth Evans and Colleen A. Thoma. 2008. “Experiences of College Students with Disabilities and the Importance of Self-Determination in Higher Education Settings.” Career Development for Exceptional Individuals 31.2:77-84.

Hall, Meada, Harold L. Kleinert, and Jacqueline Farmer Kearns. 2002.“Going to College! Postsecondary Programs for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities.” Teaching Exceptional Children 32.3:58-65.

Hawke, Constance S. 2004. “Accommodating Students with Disabilities.” New Directions for Community Colleges 125:17-27.

Lederman, Doug. 2005. “College and the Disabled Student.” Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved February 4, 2013. (http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2005/07/29/disabled).

Medina, Brenda. 2011. “Adjunct Professors often Lack Training in How to Handle Disabilities in the Classroom, Experts Say.” The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved October 9, 2012. (http://chronicle.com/article/Adjunct-Professors-Often-Lack/129436/).

Malakpa, Sakui W. G.  1997. “Problems in the Admission and Retention of Students with Disabilities in Higher Education.” Journal of College Admission 156:12-19.

New Jersey Common Ground. 2012. “Students with Disabilities in Higher Education.” New Jersey Common Ground. Retrieved February 4, 2013. (http://www.njcommonground.org/students-with-disabilities-in-higher-education/).

Parry, Marc. 2010. “ADA Compliance is a ‘Major Vulnerability’ for Online Programs.” The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved February 4, 2013.(http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/ada-compliance-a-major-vulnerability-for-online-programs/28136). 

Quick, Don, Jean Lehmann, and Terry Deniston. 2003.  “Opening Doors for Students with Disabilities on Community College Campuses: What Have We Learned? What Do We Still Need to Know?” Community College Journal of Research and Practice 27.9-10:815-827.

Salzberg, C., L. Peterson, C. Debrand, R. Blair, A. Carsey, and A. Johnson. 2002. “Opinions of Disability Service Directors on Faculty Training: The Need, Content, Issues, Formats, Media, and Activities.” Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability 15.2:101-114.

Savukinas, Robert.  “Community Colleges and Students with Disabilities.” The George Washington University HEATH Resource Center. Retrieved February 4, 2013. (http://www.heath.gwu.edu/assets/4/community_colleges_and_students.pdf).

Thomas, Stephen B. 2000. “College Students and Disability Law.” LD Online. Retrieved February 4, 2013. (http://www.ldonline.org/article/6082/).

United States Government Accountability Office. 2008. “Higher Education and Disability: Education Needs a Coordinated Approach to Improve its Assistance to Schools in Supporting Students.” United States Government Accountability Office GAO. Retrieved February 4, 2013. (http://www.gao.gov/assets/300/297446.pdf).

Vanbergeijk, Ernst, Ami Klin, and Fred Volkmar. 2008. “Supporting More Able Students on the Autism Spectrum: College and Beyond.” Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 38.7: 1359-1370.

Zarkesh, Maryam. 2004. “Support for Students with Disabilities in Community Colleges.” Community College Journal of Research and Practice 28.5:469-473.

Web Resources on Asperger’s, Autism, and Higher Education

AHEAD (Association on Higher Education and Disability)
http://www.ahead.org

“Autistic Kids Learn to Survive, and Thrive, in College.” NPR, April 13, 2011.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYEL3qp7tV0&NR=1

Bridges to Adelphi Program at Adelphi University
http://students.adelphi.edu/sa/bridges/

Nagler, Mitch. College Experience for Students with Asperger Syndrome. New York: Asperger Center for Education and Training.
http://www.aspergercenter.com/articles/college-experience-asperger-syndrome.pdf

Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA) Compass Program
http://www.jccany.org/site/PageServer?pagename=resources_compass_splash#college

“Supporting College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.” Ken Browne Productions.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt-TOt9vqJk

The Ongoing Academic and Social Instructional Support Program (OASIS) at Pace University
http://www.pace.edu/school-of-education/centers/tara/oasis

George Washington University, Heath Resource Center at the National Youth Transitions Center
http://www.heath.gwu.edu

Workshop 2

CAST. “What is Universal Design for Learning?” CAST. Retrieved March 6, 2013. (http://www.cast.org/udl/).

Day, Sheryl L. and Barbara J. Edwards. 1996. “Assistive Technology for Postsecondary Students with Learning Disabilities.” Journal of Learning Disabilities 29.5:486-492.

Goff, E., and Higbee, J. L. 2008. “Introduction.” Pp. 1-8 on J. L. Higbee & E. Goff (Eds.), Pedagogy and Student Services for Institutional Transformation: Implementing Universal Design in Higher Education.  Minneapolis: University of Minnesota, Center for Research on Developmental Education and Urban Literacy.

Harper, S. R. and Quaye, S. J. (Eds.) 2009. Student Engagement in Higher Education: Theoretical Perspectives and Practical Approaches for Diverse Populations. New York: Routledge.

Higbee, J. L. 2008. “The Faculty Perspective: Implementation of Universal Instructional Design in a First-Year Classroom.” Pp. 61-72 in S. Burgstahler & R. Cory (Eds.), Universal Design of Postsecondary Education: From Principles to Practice. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Education Press.

Higbee, J. L. 2008. “Institutional Transformation: Some Concluding Thoughts.” Pp. 481-484 in J. L. Higbee & E. Goff (Eds.), Pedagogy and Student Services for Institutional Transformation: Implementing Universal Design in Higher Education. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota, Center for Research on Developmental Education and Urban Literacy. (Book available online via: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/passit/docs/PASS-IT-Book.pdf)

Higbee, J. L. 2008. “Universal Design Principles for Student Development Programs and Services. Pp. 195-203 in J. L. Higbee & E. Goff (Eds.), Pedagogy and Student Services for Institutional Transformation: Implementing Universal Design in Higher Education. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota, Center for Research on Developmental Education and Urban Literacy. (Book available online via: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/passit/docs/PASS-IT-Book.pdf)

Izzo, Margo. Universal Design for Learning: Elements of Good Teaching. Ohio State University, ADA Coordinator’s Office. Retrieved March 6, 2013. (http://ada.osu.edu/resources/fastfacts/Universal_Design.htm).

Jenner, Cathy and Cheryl Culwell. 2006. Using Universal Design for Learning in Community and Technical Colleges. Renton Technical College. Retrieved March 6, 2013. (http://webs.rtc.edu/ii/DSDP%20Grant/UDL%20Manual%20for%20RTC%20Handout.pdf). 

MacGuire, Joan M., Sally S. Scott, and Stan F. Shaw. 2003. “Universal Design for Instruction:  The Paradigm, Its Principles, and Products for Enhancing Instructional Access.” Journal on Postsecondary Education and Disability 17.1.

Orkwis, R. and Mclane, K. 1998. A Curriculum Every Student Can Use: Design Principles for Student Access. Washington, DC: Office of Special Education Programs. Retrieved March 10, 2013. (http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED423654.pdf).

Rose, D. H., W. S. Harbour, C. S. Johnston, S. G. Daley, and L. Abarbanell. 2006. “Universal Design for Learning in Postsecondary Education: Reflections on Principles and their Application.” Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability 19.2:17.

Rose, D. H. and A. Meyer. 2002. Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age: Universal Design for Learning. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Rose, David and Anne Meyer. The Future is in the Margins: The Role of Technology and Disability in Educational Reform. Wakefield, MA: CAST.

Rowland, Cyndi, Heather Mariger, Peter M. Siegel, and Jonathan Whiting. 2010. “Universal Design for the Digital Environment.” Educause Review Online. Retrieved March 10, 2013. (http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/universal-design-digital-environment-transforming-institution).

Schuck, Judy and Jane Larson. 2003. “Community Colleges and Universal Design.” Pp. 59-67 in Curriculum Transformation and Disability: Implementing Universal Design in Higher Education, edited by Jeanne L. Higbee. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota.

Web Resources on Universal Design

The Center for Teaching and Faculty Development, San Francisco State
http://ctfd.sfsu.edu/best-practices-in-teaching.htm

Universal Design for Learning, Colorado State University
http://accessproject.colostate.edu/udl/

Institute for Human-Centered Design 
http://www.adaptiveenvironments.org

Faculty Ware, University of Connecticut
http://www.facultyware.uconn.edu/home.htm

Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology, University of Washington (see “The Faculty Room,” in particular)
http://www.washington.edu/doit 

National Center on Universal Design for Learning
http://www.udlcenter.org/implementation/postsecondary

UDL Solutions Finder, CAST
http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/udlsolutionsfinder.cfm

UDL: New Directions for Higher Education
http://udl4he2009.wordpress.com

Universal Design in Museums
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ7hOfXEzO8&feature=player_embedded#

Workshop 3

Bigaj, Stephen J., Stan F. Shaw, Joseph P. Cullen, Joan M. McGuire, and Deborah S. Yost. 1995. “Services for Students with Learning Disabilities at Two- and Four-Year Institutions: Are They Different?” Community College Review 23.2:17-36.

Brinckerhoff, Loring C., Stan F. Shaw, and Joan M. McGuire. 1992. “Promoting Access, Accommodations, and Independence for College Students with Learning Disabilities.” Journal of Learning Disabilities 25.7:417-429.

DaDeppo, Lisa M. 2009. “Integration Factors Related to the Academic Success and Intent to Persist of College Students with Learning Disabilities.” Learning Disabilities Research and Practice 24.3:122-131.

Evelop, Sheryl and Lynda Price. 1991. “The Transition of Students with Learning Disabilities: A Case Study.” Journal on Postsecondary Education and Disability 9.1-2.

Goodnough, Abby. “Learning with Disabilities.” New York Times. Retrieved April 15, 2012. (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/09/education/edlife/09landmark-t.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1&).

Hart, Debra, Joan Mele-McCarthy, Robert H. Pasternack, Karen Zimbrich, and David R. Parker. 2004. “Community College: A Pathway to Success for Youth with Learning, Cognitive, and Intellectual Disabilities in Secondary Settings.” Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities 39.1:54-66.

Hunter College Student Services. “Disabilities: Learning Disabilities.” Hunter College Student Services. Retrieved April 14, 2013. (http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/studentservices/access/disabilities-sub/disabilities-learning-disabilities).

Learning Disabilities Association of America. “Defining Learning Disabilities.” Learning Disabilities Association of America. Retrieved April 14, 2013. (http://www.ldanatl.org/new_to_ld/defining.asp).

McCleary-Jones, V. 2007. “Learning Disabilities in the Community College and the Role of Disability Services Departments.” Journal of Cultural Diversity 14.1:43-47.

Norton, Suzann M. 1997. “Examination Accommodations for Community College Students with Learning Disabilities: How Are They Viewed by Faculty and Students?” Community College Journal of Research and Practice 21.1:57-69.

Satcher, Jamie. 1992. “Community College Faculty Comfort with Providing Accommodations for Students with Learning Disabilities.” College Student Journal 26.4:518-524.Scott, Sally S. 1997. “Accommodating College Students with Learning Disabilities: How Much is Enough?” Innovative Higher Education 22.2:85-99.

Shulman, Deborah. 2002. “Diagnosing Learning Disabilities in Community College Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students.” Journal on Postsecondary Education and Disability 16.1.

Stanberry, Kristin. “Attorney Paul Grossman on Legal Rights for College Students with LD.” Great Schools. Retrieved Aprul 15, 2013. (http://www.greatschools.org/special-education/legal-rights/887-legal-rights-college-students.gs).

Vogel, Susan A. and Pamela B. Adelman. 1992. “The Success of College Students with Learning Disabilities: Factors Related to Educational Attainment.” Journal of Learning Disabilities 25.7:430-431.

Yocom, Dorthy Jean and Kenneth M. Coll. 1995. “Community College Students With Learning Disabilities: A National Survey of Perceptions and Procedures.” Community College Journal of Research and Practice 19.6:571-581.

Web Resources on Learning Disabilities and Inclusive Service-Learning

National Center for Learning Disabilities
http://www.ncld.org

LD Online
http://www.ldonline.org

Learning Disabilities Association of America
http://www.ldanatl.org/index.cfm

National Service Inclusion Project
http://www.serviceandinclusion.org

Campus Cultural Centers

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Kupferberg Holocaust Center Opens in a new window

The KHC uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate current and future generations about the ramifications of unbridled prejudice, racism and stereotyping.

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QPAC: Performing Arts CenterOpens in a new window

QPAC is an invaluable entertainment company in this region with a growing national reputation. The arts at QPAC continues to play a vital role in transforming lives and building stronger communities.

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QCC Art Gallery

The QCC Art Gallery of the City University of New York is a vital educational and cultural resource for Queensborough Community College, the Borough of Queens and the surrounding communities.