About this course

Learning Objectives

• Distinguish between the legal protections provided under IDEA in K-12 settings versus the ADA and Section 504 requirements in postsecondary environments.
• Identify the specific steps required for a student to navigate the accommodation and equal access process at the college level.
• Classify the types of documentation and evidence required by disability services professionals to determine eligibility for collegiate accommodations.
• Recognize evidence-based best practices for transition planning that foster student self-advocacy and family collaboration.
• Locate and share at least three free, professional resources available to support families throughout the postsecondary transition process.

Learning Levels

• Beginner

Target Audience

Course Instructor(s)

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  Lauren Rodriguez, Psy.D.

  Director of Resources for Students with Disabilities, SUNY System Administration

  Dr. Lauren P. Rodriguez is the Director of Resources for Students with Disabilities in the Office of University Life at SUNY System Administration, providing overall leadership to support students with disabilities across the SUNY System and guiding the 64 campuses in adopting best practices in the mitigation of barriers to access for disabled students in all institutional programs, services, and activities. She also assists in developing programs and policies to support equity for students with disabilities. Dr. Rodriguez is the Director of the Universal Design for Learning at SUNY project and co-leads the SUNY System-wide Electronic Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Committee. She is a member of the New York State Education Department’s Advisory Council on Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities. Lauren completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University at Buffalo and earned a Psy.D. in School Psychology from Alfred University. She is a licensed psychologist and permanently certified school psychologist in NY, and is a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) through IAAP.

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  Amy Fisk, Psy.D.

  Director of Accessibility Services

  Dr. Amy Fisk is the Director of Accessibility Services at SUNY Geneseo, overseeing the coordination of accommodations and support services for students with disabilities and working with key campus stakeholders to promote an equitable, inclusive campus environment. She is the co-officer for the campus EIT committee, which informs digital accessibility policies and regulations. Prior to joining Geneseo, Amy served as the Cornerstone Program Coordinator at SUNY Purchase, which provided individualized academic, social, and career support for students on the Autism Spectrum. Amy earned her M.A./C.A.S and Psy.D in School Psychology from Alfred University. She has experience in the K-12 schools, as well as disability services at the college level. Amy is currently serving as the Student Liaison Leader and Job Network Coordinator for the New York Association of School Psychologists (NYASP), and the four-year college representative on the SUNY Sector Council for disability services providers. Her primary research interest is in the area of postsecondary education transition for students with disabilities, and the practice of non-traditional school psychology. She can be reached at afisk@geneseo.edu.