Taught By:
Mary Kelly
Associate Professor
Educational Studies
Hobart & William Smith Colleges
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Course Description:
This course will explore issues related to transitions in the lives of individuals with disabilities, with a focus on transitions between school and adulthood. Current and emerging issues related to equal access in post-secondary educational, vocational, residential, and community settings will be explored. Educational policies and practices related to students with disabilities will also be examined, including self-determination and self-advocacy, IEP planning, assistive technologies, and accommodations.