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Creating a Campus Culture of Access and Inclusion Presentation for 2019 VA-AHEAD Drive-in Conference Ian B. Kunkes Director, Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity Co-Chair, Transforming Accessibility Initiative
Our Goal How can we reshape our campus culture around accessibility and inclusion?
What will we cover today? Disability Services Student Accessibility Transforming Accessibility Initiative Assessing the disability supports office and campus culture Rebranding the DSS office Exploring high-impact practices Move away from accommodation and compliance model Embracing an access-driven model How did TAI start? Focus on mission Identifying partners Programming and collaborating to effect change
What to do with this information? Compare in, not out Look for elements you can carry back to your own campus Reflect on your own practices
Disability Support Services (DSS) Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity (SAEO)
The Exploratory Phase Conduct a thorough review of disability-related services at VCU Engage an external team to conduct a disability services review Increased focus on assessment Connecting with faculty Student climate/attitude survey
Developing a Plan of Action 1. Identify crucial areas in need of change 2. Identify and implement high impact projects
Identify Crucial Areas in Need of Change The Sore Thumb - Testing concerns Faculty and student outreach Reconsidering documentation guidelines Streamlining procedures Changing campus culture
High Impact Projects Testing Access Center Focus on training and providing resources for the DSS team A move towards digital processes
High Impact Projects Proactive faculty/staff training and support Rebranding the office Learning Specialist Program
The Result Increase in students disclosing Increased increase in utilization of accommodations More positive office culture Improved campus reputation (internal and external) Shift towards proactive intervention, not just accommodation
The Result That disability office Valued institutional partner
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Transforming Accessibility Initiative Focus on changing campus culture
Transforming Accessibility Initiative Our challenge: Breaking down the silo effect
TAI Committee Founding Members Ian B. Kunkes Director, Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity Crystal C. Coombes University ADA Administrator, Equity and Access Services
Initial Conversations Summer 2018 Recognizing the Problem Despite an abundance of resources, support, programming, and academic scholarship related to disabilities, the campus lacked an overall culture of access. Identifying potential collaborators and partners across campus What are the potential resources we could tap into?
Initial Conversations What barriers exist preventing this culture of collaboration? Which types of events and collaborations would be most impactful and fit the culture at VCU?
Mission The Transforming Accessibility Initiative (TAI) is a collaborative of individuals and teams dedicated to inclusion and access for individuals with disabilities. TAI offers expertise, assistance, and resources to plan or otherwise support high-impact events. TAI strives to elevate the conversation around disability and foster a more universal culture of inclusion and accessibility within institutions of learning and across our society.
Vision TAI will foster collaborations and elevate the conversation around disability and accessibility through its commitment to: Establishing partnerships with potential stakeholders within VCU, across the greater- Richmond community, and with our nationwide peers. Planning and/or supporting high-impact events designed to highlight best practices, innovations, and thought leaders in the field of disability supports. Identifying and mentoring the next generation of leaders in accessibility and disability supports. Engaging in conversations around access and inclusion with the highest levels of leadership both in and out of the higher education setting.
Establishing the Committee Megan McDermott - Administration Coordinator, Equity and Access Services Chelsea R. Gray - Paralegal, Equity and Access Services Kristian Carden - Access Specialist, Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity
Establishing the Committee Corie Forrest - EIT Accessibility Coordinator and Senior Developer, Web Services Casey Gagliardi - Student Ambassador
Potential University Collaborators Partnership for People with Disabilities Association for Students with Disabilities and Chronic Conditions President s Office Faculty and Staff Senate Division of Student Affairs Inclusive Excellence Academic departments School of Social Work School of Education College of Humanities and Sciences Rehabilitation Counseling
Planning an Initial Kick-off Event Start from scratch Or Repurpose an existing event?
Fall 2018 Kick-off Event Identifying high impact regional and national speakers Michael Rao - President, Virginia Commonwealth University Manju Banerjee - Vice President of Educational Research and Innovation, Landmark College Matthew Shapiro - VCU Alumni, CEO and Accessibility Consultant, 6 Wheels Consulting, L.L.C. Panel Discussion Track 1: Research and Innovation Panel (Faculty and Staff) Track 2: Live and Learn Panel (Students and Alumni)
Fall 2018 Kick-off Event Creating the Champions of Accessibility Awards Undergraduate Student Graduate Student Departmental Partner Outstanding Program or Organization Faculty - Support Program Faculty - Research Faculty (Student Support) Digital Access - Website (Large Unit) Digital Access - Website (Medium Unit) Digital Access - Website (Small Unit)
2018/2019 Events Fall Conference - Entrepreneurship, 'Way-Finding' and the Value of Difference Co-sponsored by The Division of Student Affairs Dialogue Series: Demystifying Disability Partnership with The College of Humanities and Science s, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Committee (IDEC) Transforming Accessibility Initiative Spring Mini-Conference 4-part workshop series on Creating an Inclusive and Accessible Classroom Intelligent Lives Film Screening and Discussion Partnership with The School of Social Work
Challenges Who has the time? Where do we find funding? Where does it live?
Challenges What is TAI? Why does TAI exist? How is it distinguished from SAEO, EAS, or other disability/accessibility-focused offices?
2019-2020 plans Dr. Temple Grandin comes to VCU Fall Conference - Creating a Culture of Accessibility Book signing and talk by Dr. Grandin Making Access Real - Panel Discussion Champions of Accessibility Awards The Value of Neurodiversity in Education Partnership between TAI, School of Ed, and The Science Musum of VA
2019-2020 plans Science, Technology, and Society: Lecture Series Partnership with The College of Humanities and Science s Transforming Accessibility Initiative Spring Mini-Conference 4-part workshop series
Future Plans 3, 5, and 10 year plan Securing commitments of ongoing funding Local community outreach Creating partnerships with regional universities Offering consultation and support for colleges and universities Hosting national TAI Conference
How to reshape your campus culture around accessibility and inclusion.
How can we reshape our campus culture around accessibility and inclusion? 1. Engage in honest assessment of your campus culture. 2. Move away from disability supports and towards student accessibility. 3. Don t be afraid to acknowledge when something doesn t work.
How can we reshape our campus culture around accessibility and inclusion? 4. Engage campus partners in collaborative efforts around disabilities and access. 5. Find ways to acknowledge and highlight great work. 6. Create opportunities for your students stories to be heard.
Contact Us For questions, collaboration opportunities, or consultations Ian B. Kunkes ibkunkes@vcu.edu - (804) 828-2253 Crystal C. Coombes cccoombes@vcu.edu - (804) 828-2549
