Video Topic: Accommodations
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KY-SPIN Youth Talks: Nick on EmploymentNick, a young man with autism, talks about his experience disclosing his disability in interviews and getting job accommodations.
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April 2023 | 68 | Accommodations, Autism, Disclosure, Employment, Self-Advocacy | |
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Understanding Accommodations for College Students with Mental Health ConditionsThis video details the purpose and nature of academic accommodations for college students with mental health conditions and offers examples of such accommodations.
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December 2021 | 62 | Accommodations, Postsecondary Education, Mental Health | |
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Workplace AccommodationsIn this video, excerpted from a 2021 parent training, Anne Robertson Esq., staff attorney at the Minnesota Disability Law Center, discusses workplace accommodations ideas for youth with disabilities.
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November 2021 | 24 | ADA, Reasonable Accommodations | |
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Employment Accommodations ExplainedThis short video explains what reasonable accommodations in employment settings are and how to ask for them.
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October 2019 | 52 | Accommodations, Employment | |
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Connecting Youth to CareersThis video follows Jessica from 9th grade through her senior year as she explores her strengths and interests, gains work experience and finds her career pathway. It covers self-awareness, career research and career planning activities. It also answers questions about what parents can do to help launch their teen on a successful career path.
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September 2019 | 10 | Accommodations, Adult Services, American Job Centers, Career Development, Connecting Youth, Disability Self-Awareness, Employment, Finding Strengths, Preparing for Employment, Self-Awareness, Transition, Transition Planning | |
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Preparing for Postsecondary Education: What Families Need to KnowAccessing accommodations in college is much different than in high school. Learn more about the process and how to plan ahead by watching this video from PACER Transition Specialist Erika Theiler.
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June 2018 | 81 | Accommodations, College Preparation, Postsecondary Education | |
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Off to College with a Visual ImpairmentAlthough the subject of this PACER video has a vision impairment, it provides an excellent example to any student for how to interview someone at the Disability Services Office and share information about your accommodation needs.
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February 2018 | 752 | Accommodations, College Preparation, Postsecondary Education, Self-Advocacy, Self-Awareness, Vision Disability | |
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Words of Wisdom for Students with Vision Loss from a Director of Disability ServicesKathy McGillivray, Director of the Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services at Augsburg University, shares her expertise about the transition from high school to college for individuals with vision loss.
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February 2018 | 44 | Accommodations, College Preparation, Postsecondary Education, Self-Advocacy, Self-Awareness, Vision Disability, Vocational Rehabilitation | |
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Words of Wisdom from Rakeb, a High School Senior with Vision Loss Preparing for CollegeRakeb, a high school senior who is blind, shares her insight into how she has prepared to make a successful transition to college.
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February 2018 | 147 | Accommodations, College Preparation, Postsecondary Education, Self-Advocacy, Self-Awareness, Vision Disability | |
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The Right to Your GraduationAre you a student with a disability ready to graduate, but worried your school will segregate you from your own ceremony? Listen in as Cuquis discusses your right to attend your graduation ceremony including tips to follow to obtain necessary accommodations.
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January 2018 | 306 | Accommodations, Disability Rights, Inclusion | |
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The Job Accommodation Network: JAN is here for YOU!The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a free service of the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy that helps employers and employees find workplace solutions for individuals with disabilities.
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September 2016 | 1710 | Accommodations, For Employers, Assistive Technology, Employment | |
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Voices of Experience: Meet Danette SmithMeet Danette Smith, a mother of a child with a disability and a Human Resources professional. Danette offers strategies for how young people can prepare themselves to meet the needs of employers. She highlights the importance of soft skills, making a good first impression, and being a “curious, passionate learner.”
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August 2016 | 411 | Employment, Accommodations, Career Development, Disclosure, Soft Skills, Preparing for Employment | Voices of Experience |
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Danette Smith: Job Search and Interview TipsDanette Smith discusses what employers look for in a resume, the importance of a cover letter, and ways youth with communication challenges can convey they skills and passion.
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August 2016 | 262 | Employment, Accommodations, Career Development, Disclosure, Soft Skills, Preparing for Employment | Voices of Experience |
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Passport to PossibilitiesInternational experiences through study or volunteering abroad can have far-reaching benefits. Hear four people with disabilities share their experiences, and also learn how the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange, a project of MIUSA and U.S. Department of State, can help in preparations.
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July 2015 | 627 | Accommodations, Deafness, High Expectations, Inclusion, Postsecondary Education, Transition Planning, Self-Determination, Vision Disability, International Study, Physical Accessibility, Travel | |
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Knowing Your Options: College, Independence, and BeyondHigh school students learn about self-advocacy, self-determination, post-high school services and supports (including college and employment), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504, postsecondary and job accommodations, and disclosure. A resources list with links to supporting documents allows viewers to further explore content.
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April 2015 | 564 | Webinar, Special Education, Self-Advocacy, Postsecondary Education, College Preparation, Transition Planning, Self-Advocacy, Accommodations, Disclosure, Career Development, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504, Adult Services | |
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Career Possibilities: Discover, Explore, Dream“Career Possibilities: Discover, Explore, Dream!” is the first in a series of webinars created to help teens explore career options and learn about assistive technology that can help them succeed at school, work, and the community. This webinar introduces teens to several online career resources that can help them identify career interest areas. Students will also learn about resources specific to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) career paths. The webinar includes video and audio interviews with several young adults working in STEM related fields.
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April 2015 | 226 | Webinar, Special Education, Assistive Technology, Transition Planning, Accommodations, Career Development, STEM: Science Technology Engineering and Math | |
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Sports are for Everyone: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation ActThis video features a high school athlete and notes the importance of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in regards to inclusion in school athletics.
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March 2015 | 505 | Transition, Accommodations, Recreation and Sports, Disability Rights, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504, PSA | Sports are for Everyone |
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Sports are for Everyone: Effective Communication in SportsThis video features a high school athlete who is deaf and notes the importance of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and effective communication in regards to inclusion in school athletics.
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March 2015 | 256 | Recreation and Sports, Deafness, Inclusion, Accommodations, Disability Rights, Section 504, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), PSA | Sports are for Everyone |
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Jonathan Mooney on Lessons LearnedJonathan Mooney discusses the lessons he learned from his disability.
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March 2015 | 451 | Learning Disability, Self-Advocacy, Accommodations | Voices of Experience |
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Rachel Magario on Assistive TechnologyRachel Magario shares how assistive technology has advanced her success.
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March 2015 | 201 | Assistive Technology, Accommodations, Vision Disability | Voices of Experience |
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Meet JosephMeet Joe, an 11th grade student who uses Read2Go and Learning Ally to access school and recreational books.
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November 2014 | 978 | Assistive Technology, Accommodations, Learning Disability, Self-Awareness | Assistive Technology in Action |
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Transitioning to College with a DisabilityThe five minute closed captioned video features two students with learning disabilities It explains how accommodations can be different in college compared to what students have in high school. It describes how one discloses a disability at the college level including the importance of knowing what the disability is, how it impacts the student, and what accommodations have worked well in the past.
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May 2014 | 4835 | Learning Disability, Accommodations, Postsecondary Education, College Preparation, Self-Advocacy | |
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Meet BrodyMeet Brody, a student who uses word prediction software to help him write and a smart pen to take notes and save thoughts.
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February 2014 | 1723 | Assistive Technology, Accommodations, Learning Disability, Special Education | Assistive Technology in Action |
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Meet JeanMeet Jean, a student who uses an iPad to do school work and access modified curriculum. She also uses hearing aid Boots which allow her to listen to audio directly from her iPad.
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February 2014 | 1126 | Assistive Technology, Accommodations, Intellectual Disability, Hearing Disability | Assistive Technology in Action |
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Meet NickMeet Nick, a young man with cerebral palsy who uses an adapted van to drive and runs his own lawn care business.
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December 2013 | 1908 | Transportation, Assistive Technology, Accommodations, Self-Determination, High Expectations, Inspiration | Assistive Technology in Action |
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Meet JaredMeet Jared, a young man with cerebral palsy who, with the help of AT, is able to control his entire computer and run his graphic arts business through a sip and puff switch.
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May 2013 | 4329 | Assistive Technology, Accommodations, Independent living | Assistive Technology in Action |
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I Can Soar: StaceyLearn how assistive technology helps Stacey bridge differences with peers to build relationships and actively participate in her 6th grade class.
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January 2013 | 1452 | Assistive Technology, Hearing Disability, Accommodations, Self-Determination | |
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Disability Resources: A Student PerspectiveCollege students with disabilities share their experiences and highlight the importance of self-awareness and self-advocacy.
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October 2012 | 1616 | Accommodations, Postsecondary Education, College Preparation, Self-Awareness, Self-Advocacy | |
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Meet SamMeet Sam Graves, a young man with cerebral palsy who, with the help of AT, is a successful college student, blogger, and sportsman.
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August 2012 | 14256 | Assistive Technology, Accommodations, Postsecondary Education, Self-Advocacy, Independent Living, Inspiration | Assistive Technology in Action |
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Meet ElleMeet Elle O’Gorman, a young woman with cerebral palsy who, with the help of AT, is able to communicate with family, friends, and teachers.
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July 2012 | 13773 | Assistive Technology, Accommodations, Special Education, Connecting Youth, Independent Living | Assistive Technology in Action |
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Autism Stories: Adults on the SpectrumMike works every Thursday as the DJ at a radio station in New York. Mike talks about how working at the radio station makes him feel important and it gives him a sense of purpose.
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July 2012 | 55603 | Autism, Employment, Accommodations | |
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Understanding Assistive TechnologyThe Minnesota STAR Program and PACER Center present the definition of Assistive Technology in easy-to-understand language. This video explains what Assistive Technology is where you can go the find out more.
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November 2010 | 32640 | Assistive Technology, Accommodations, Community Supports | Simply Said |
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Tools and Technologies in AgricultureThis video introduces Lesson 1 of a 3-part curriculum on assistive technology awareness/ education series for rural youth. A father and daughter duo introduce the concept of assistive technology as just another kind of tool and provide examples of assistive technology used in an agricultural setting. The series was developed for Future Farmers of America by AgrAbility.
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July 2010 | 419 | Accommodations, Assistive Technology, Disability Awareness, Independent Living, Inclusion | AgrAbility for Youth |
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Principles of Assistive TechnologyThis video is Lesson 2 of a 3-part assistive technology awareness/education series for rural youth. A father and daughter duo identify basic categories of assistive technology and give examples of products in each category. The series was developed for Future Farmers of America by AgrAbility.
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July 2010 | 234 | Accommodations, Assistive Technology, Disability Awareness, Independent Living, Inclusion | AgrAbility for Youth |
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Disability AwarenessThis video introduces Lesson 3 of a 3-part curriculum on assistive technology awareness/education series for rural youth. A father duaghter duo provide a definition of disabilty, kinds of disabilities, and identify societal attitudes about disabilities that may create barriers for people with disabilites. Ways that youth can help promote an inclusive community are also noted. The series was developed for Future Farmers of America by AgrAbility.
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July 2010 | 245 | Accommodations, Assistive Technology, Disability Awareness, Independent Living, Inclusion | AgrAbility for Youth |
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Scholar Profile: AlexandraAlexandra, a college senior who has a visual impairment, discusses her work as a science major, her career goals, accommodations she uses, and her experiences with the DO-IT Scholars program.
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October 2009 | 419 | Vision Disability, Accommodations, Assistive Technology | |
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Scholar Profile: MackMack, a high school senior with cerebral palsy, talks about the importance of a positive outlook on life, how accommodations such as speech recognition software have helped him complete assignments for school, and his career plans.
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October 2009 | 307 | Accommodations, Assistive Technology | |
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Scholar Profile: NathanNathan, a college freshman with a disability, discusses his hobbies, career goals, academic studies, and technology that assists with math and reading.
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October 2009 | 391 | Learning Disability, Assistive Technology, Accommodations |