Teaching and Learning Support Services
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Disability Training - 504/ADAThe Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) is committed to providing equal educational opportunity and full participation for persons with disabilities. It is the System's policy that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participating in any KCTCS program or activity, be denied the benefits of any KCTCS program or activity, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination with regard to any KCTCS program or activity.PURPOSE/GOAL OF THE PROGRAMThe program is designed and conducted by KCTCS Human Resources staff to increase awareness and understanding among faculty and staff of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities, and develop skills among faculty and staff so that they can better serve students with disabilities. Primary goal is for faculty and staff to be quipped to create a climate where every student feels valued and has the opportunity to flourish based on merit and performance.WHEN IT'S HELDConducted upon request from College Disability Service Coordinator, College Student or Academic Dean.WHO CAN/SHOULD APPLY/PARTICIPATEADA/Disability training involves the participation of all the people affected by cultural diversity in the college setting. This includes all KCTCS faculty and staff (employees in leadership roles and support positions).CRITERIA FOR SELECTIONKCTCS employment.PARTICIPANT OBLIGATIONSNot Applicable.COST TO INDIVIDUAL/INSTITUTIONNot Applicable.WHO TO CONTACTKCTCS Human ResourcesOffice of Diversity Programs - Coordinator of Disability Services Web Site |