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Advising Students With Disabilities Tips for the Non-DSS Advisor October 6, 2005 Becky Osborne, Assistant Director Student Support Services Danville Area Community College

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Agenda Important Trends Brief Overview of ADA & Section 504 General Dos & Donts for Advisors Types of Disabilities Planning for Success Special Issues for Advisors Building Bridges Within Your Institution Resources for Advisors Final Thoughts, Comments, Concerns

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Important Trends SWD in Post-Secondary Ed: A Few National Statistics

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Important Trends Number of SWD in higher education is increasing: 1978