Renee Shaffer

Location: south carolina

About me

I am a career educator (27+ years) in higher education at the university and career college level. I love helping colleagues put the pieces together to learn how to be the best instructor/educator possible.

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Learning Management Systems

Parrish, It would also be a good idea for the instructor to have a 3rd party person go through the materials on the LMS to make sure that they are accessible. Renee Shaffer

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Accessible Software

Parrish, This can be also useful for anyone in the community like my father who can't type at all! Renee Shaffer

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Accessible Course Content

Parrish, Disability Services Offices can be your best friend! Renee Shaffer

Renee Shaffer

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Accessible Hardware

Parrish, Schools can be helpful also in finding work arounds like rentals. Renee Shaffer

Renee Shaffer

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Section 508

Parrish, It is also good to talk with the Office throughout the term because students with disabilities may come to the forefront any time during the term not just at the beginning. Renee Shaffer

Renee Shaffer

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Section 504

Parrish, It is incredibly important for all instructors to have a close working relationship with their Office of Disability Services! Renee Shaffer

Renee Shaffer

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Parrish, Yes, post-secondary education can come as quite a shock for many students. Renee Shaffer

Renee Shaffer

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Individuals with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Parrish, Yes, it is sometimes possible for the instructor to think that the student is "lazy". But it is always a good idea for instructors to also be proactive and maybe ask the "lazy" student what is going on in their lives. Renee Shaffer

Renee Shaffer

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Assistive Technologies

Parrish, I am surprised that you don't provide special keyboard, etc through your disability services office. But it is great that you can guide them to the right place. Renee Shaffer

Renee Shaffer

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Cognitive Disabilities

Parrish, Yes, we still want students to do their parts in the educational process, but if we can be helpful and guiding, it can help them be the best students that they can be. Renee Shaffer

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