{"product_id":"the-guide-to-assisting-students-with-disabilities-equal-access-in-health-science-and-professional-education","title":"The Guide to Assisting Students With Disabilities: Equal Access in Health Science and Professional Education","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"This is a valuable resource for administrators  faculty  disability service providers  parents  and students. Easy to read and understand  it is supported by many tables  examples  tips  and case studies. This is a much-needed resource  especially for nursing programs.\" Colleen Manzetti  DNP  MSN  Monmouth University School of Nursing and Health Studies  Doodys Reviews DESCRIBES HOW TO MEET THE NEEDS OF HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Students with disabilities studying health sciences face unique challenges within their educational environments that require distinct accommodations. This manual is a vital resource for administrators and faculty in health science programs that describes how to create accommodations that meet the needs of students with disabilities in academic health science settings. Grounded in federal disability law  case law  and Office for Civil Rights (OCR) determinations  this highly practical manual is written by experienced disability service providers from some of the most prestigious health science schools in the country. In a clear  well-organized format  they bring their expertise to bear on all aspects of disability and disability law in the health science setting. Citing legal cases and real-life scenarios  the manual describes best practices for good decision making  how to avoid problems by implementing strong accessibility-focused policies  and how to resolve problems in difficult cases  with a focus on providing effective services for students while protecting the institution from potential liability. Each chapter is replete with illustrative examples  including tips for creative accommodations  advice for troubleshooting  and specific guidance for working with students with all types of disabilities. The book describes the process for determining disability accommodations and provides examples of typical accommodations in didactic as well as clinical and laboratory settings. Tools provided in the text include sample letters and procedures  lists of nationwide professional resources  flowcharts  graphs  and worksheets to assist disability service providers with determining and implementing appropriate student accommodations. Additionally  it discusses myths about disability  the importance of professional communication around disability  and how to encourage a culture of disability acceptance within schools. With its concrete framework  this book will help disability service and administrative professionals move away from a mode of \"putting out fires\" and toward establishing a welcoming environment where students feel safe to disclose their disabilities early and seek the support and accommodations needed to facilitate equal access. KEY FEATURES: Addresses all aspects of disability and disability law for students in the health science setting Includes clearly written Dos and Donts Presents examples of accommodations that are appropriate in the classroom  clinic  and laboratory Provides easy-to-follow flowcharts and worksheets Includes resources for students and legal case examples throughout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44945394958389,"sku":"ByrdShop_0826123740","price":50.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780826123749_867da635-9422-4aef-b44f-a08ac38c11be.jpg?v=1770145002","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-guide-to-assisting-students-with-disabilities-equal-access-in-health-science-and-professional-education","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}