The document discusses accessibility and who struggles with accessibility. It defines accessibility as the ability to engage with and participate in the world. People who may struggle with accessibility include those who are blind, deaf, have learning or physical disabilities, or a temporary disability. The document emphasizes that accessibility is important as it allows people to be independent, showcase their potential, and benefits society by being inclusive.

1. S
Accessibility
Awareness
Rita LoGrasso Agnello

2. What is accessibility
S The ability to engage with, use, participate in, and belong
to, the world around us.
S Activities that individuals may face on a day to day basis
however access to education, employment and or the
community may be difficult and limited.

3. Who struggles with
accessibility?
People who are
S Blind or Low Vision
S Deaf or Hard of Hearing
People who have a
S Learning Disability
S Psychological Disability
S Medical or Physical Disability
S Temporary Disability

4. Why is accessibility important?
S Allows a person to be independent
S Focuses on the individuals needs
S Allows for a person to showcase there true potential
S Society benefits from it
S It is inclusive

5. Activities
These activities are designed to emphasize the importance
of access for all students.
Please participate in the following activities to learn more.

6. Goofy Video

7. Everyday life can be a challenge…. Now lets
add college to the mix

8. Disability Services

9. Adaptive Lab Testing

10. Web Accessibility

11. Why is this important to
Student Affairs Professionals?

12. Quote

13. Questions

14. References
S http://www.beaccessible.org.nz/the-movement/what-is-
accessibility
S http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Accessibility/
What_is_accessibility%3F
S http://www.universaldesign.ie/managing-
accessibility/introduction-accessibility
S http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcIEpgwypbY