04/15/97

 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON DISTANCE LEARNING
 OFFERS "ADAPTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY"

 - An online course for those who work with people with disabilities

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Course starts June 24, 1997.  Online discussion will take place for ten weeks. 

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE: Rehabilitation couselors, physical therapists,
occupational therapists, teachers in K-12 and post-secondary education,
librarians, service providers, and educational technologists. 

COURSE OVERVIEW: This online course surveys the field of adaptive computer
technology as it impacts the lives of people with disabilities, including the
performance of tasks related to employment, education and recreation. 

COURSE PREVIEW: For a preview of courses, visit the UW Distance Learning Web
page at htpp://weber.u.washington.edu/~distance/ 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

  To understand the benefits of adaptive computer technology

  To identify the costs of adaptation and possible funding sources

  To understand the federal laws related to disability accommodation

  To design a physical environment to accommodate adaptive technology

  To identify the technological issues for individuals with disabilities

  To explain compensatory strategies using adaptive computer technology 

  To use the Internet to locate information about course topics and
  stay current with developments in the field

TECHNOLOGY BENEFITS:

  Electronic discussion list provides a structure for regular online
  discussion with others interested in the same topic.  

  Students can use a World Wide Web page to access disability-related
  resources.  

  Anyone who has access to the Internet can participate regardless of
  disability.  

INSTRUCTOR:

Sheryl Burgstahler, Director, Project DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities,
Internetworking, and Technology), University of Washington; Vice Chair, EASI
(Equal Access to Software and Information). 

COURSE START DATE: June 24, 1997.
Students must be registered one week before the start date in order to
receive an online survey which will help determine that you can receive the
course materials electronically. 

ACADEMIC CREDIT: Participants may earn three (3) academic quarter credits of
either REHAB C496 or EDC&I C494. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION: For a brochure or more information, call UW Distance
Learning at 206/543-2350 or 800/543-2320, (TDD) 206/543-6452, or email your
request to: distance@u.washington.edu.