UCLA Committee on Disability

Faculty Diversity & Development Luncheon

Accomodation in the Classroom:
Working with students who have visible or invisible disabilities

May 7, 2008 Noon - 2 PM
Sequoia Room, Faculty Center

Faculty members interact with students who have disabilities every day. This panel discussion will provide faculty members with:

Legal and ethical reasons for accommodating disabilities.
Tips for working with students who have a disability, including physical, mental and learning disabilities.
Tips for working with students who may be experiencing a mental health crisis.
Campus resources available to assist faculty.

Moderator: Robert Naples, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor, Student and Campus Life

Panelists:

Stuart Biegel, PhD, UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies and School of Law
Amy Blum, JD, Campus Counsel, Office of Legal Affairs
Liz Gong-Guy, PhD, Director, Student Psychological Services
Adrienne Malka, Manager, Office of Insurance and Risk Management Employee Disability Management Service
Kathy Molini, Director, Office for Students with Disabilities

Please RSVP your attendance by April 30, 2008 to Lori Davison, diversity@conet.ucla.edu. Reservations accepted on a first come basis.