Ep.11 | Accessing Accommodations in Higher Education and at Work with Dr. Allison Butler

Black and Dyslexic

Join Winifred A. Winston with Dr. Allison Butler, as they discuss accessing accommodations in higher education as well as what reasonable accommodations in the workplace. Unfortunately, the disparity between Black and White students who utilize resources and services continues well into their post secondary education experience.
Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

- Universal Design and how this helps employers be proactive.

- Academic support services should complement support services for students with LD. - After your IEP in K-12, what’s next?

- Examples of accommodations in higher education.

- And so much more!

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About Dr. Allison Butler:

Allison Butler, PhD, CRC is a national leader in her field and has over 15 years of professional experience working to implement policies and procedures related to ADA and Section 504 federal compliance regulations in university, healthcare and workplace settings. Dr. Butler is the Director and ADA Compliance Officer for a private university and healthcare system. As a subject matter expert in all areas of disability compliance as it relates to students, faculty, employees, guests and facilities, she has created and developed policies and procedures, trained the community, and implemented best practices in all areas related to disability inclusion such as inclusive teaching practices; inclusive workplaces; web accessibility; assistive technologies; neurodiversity; and disclosure. Dr. Butler is a certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC).

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You can find Dr. Allison Butler Shawn on . . .

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-butler-phd-crc-ba69543/

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Connect with Winifred!

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Resources mentioned during this episode...

• Book: “The K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Differences, 15th Edition: 325+ Schools with Programs or Services for Students with ADHD, ASD, or Learning Differences” https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Colleges-Students-Learning-Differences/dp/0525570306/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=0525570306&psc=1

• AHEAD - Association on Higher Education and Disability https://www.ahead.org/

• 3 levels of services for students with learning differences in college (1) Structured (2) Coordinated and (3) Services.

• Instructional Design - https://www.td.org/talent-development-glossary-terms/what-is-instructional-design

• ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act https://adata.org/learn-about-ada

• 504 Rehabilitation Act https://www.dol.gov/agencies/oasam/centers-offices/civil-rights-center/statutes/section-504-rehabilitation-act-of-1973

• Department of Education Transition Guide - https://sites.ed.gov/idea/idea-files/policy-guidance-transition-guide-postsecondary-education-employment-students-youth-disabilities-august-2020/

• 30 Best Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities - https://www.collegeconsensus.com/rankings/best-colleges-for-students-with-learning-disabilities/

• Universal Design - https://universaldesign.ie/what-is-universal-design/