07 Friday 10-10 - DRAFT

							                         Friday, October 10, 2008
                                  Day At A Glance
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Registration

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

CAPED Business Meeting & Breakfast – Parc I & II - 75/25 raffle drawing

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Raphael
F1 - Two Person Panel
Empathy as an accommodation for brain injury
Following brain surgery, this DSPS Specialist returned to work with DSPS
accommodations. The specialist is now working with a college student who sustained a
closed head injury. These two presenters share their perspectives about accommodations
and the powerful role of empathy in recovery.
Robin Powers, Speech-Language Pathologist, Disability Specialist, Cuesta College
Connie Shourt, Student with Major Fine Arts, Cuesta College

Rubens
F2 - Two Person Panel
Affordable Reading Systems
Growing numbers of students with print disabilities are requesting e-text and audio
versions of instructional materials. While some e-text and audio format players come with
big price tags, there is software available at low cost or even free of charge. Learn more
about the features and usability of these inexpensive products and where you can find
them.
Gaeir Dietrich, Alternate Media Specialist, HTCTU
Jayme Johnson, Assistive Technology Specialist, HTCTU

DaVinci I
F3 - Two Person Panel
Students in the 21st century Utilizing Alternate Media Services on Your Community
College Campus
Alternate Media Centers at the Community Colleges provide services to students with
various disability accommodation needs. These services allow students access to
instructional material on an equal basis as the non-disabled population. Learn how
Alternate Media Centers are using innovative techniques, equipment and software to meet
the needs of disabled student population. See first hand real time captioning of this
presentation.
Rose Desmond, Alternate Media Specialist, Diablo Valley Collage
Kathleen Buob, Adaptive Technology Coordinator, Cal State East Bay


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DaVinci II & III
F4 - Individual
Learning Styles: Optimizing Learning through Universal Design
How can we expand our approach to teaching according to the principles of Universal
Design? This interactive presentation will examine four learning styles and an array of
related strategies. Emphasis is on practical tools/techniques designed to create a learning
environment that provides access to a diverse range of learners, including those who
benefit from active participation. The presentation will also provide an assessment tool
for students to enable them to understand their own learning styles and relevant
strategies to generalize to other classes/settings.
Myra Lerch, Instructor, Assistive Technology, Butte College

Cervantes
F5 - Individual
Deafblindness: Looking Closely at Its Definitions and Impact on Services
Understanding what defines “deafblindness” in postsecondary education remains vague and
confusing. Part of this is due to several “official” definitions operating within the various
“systems” in California such as education, rehabilitation, and the consumers themselves.
This presentation will briefly explore the definitions and explore the implications of these
definitions on accommodations and services for students with deafblindness.
Larry Rhodes, MS, PEPNet-West

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Parc III
F7 Legal Update: Paul Grossman & Ralph Black
PAUL GROSSMAN

Paul Grossman, Adjunct Professor at Hastings College of Law and Chief Regional Attorney
for OCR San Francisco, has been contributing his expertise to CAPED for over 15 years.
                                       Paul recently provided CAPED with an all-day
                                       regional workshop of best practices for achieving
                                       compliance with Section 504 and the ADA. We
                                       look forward to more such workshops. Paul will also
                                       be leading the response of his office to returning
                                       veterans with disabilities.
                                         Along with his colleague Ralph Black, Paul brings us
                                         up-to-date on the latest developments in the
                                         Federal courts pertinent to the CAPED
                                         membership. Known for his clear insights and



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enthusiasm for disability law, we look forward to this year's update.

RALPH BLACK
Ralph Black received his Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics with highest honors from
California State University at Long Beach in 1977. In 1980 he received his J.D. from
Loyola Law School of Los Angeles.

While at CSU Long Beach, Ralph became a leader in
the successful effort by students with disabilities to
secure funding for disabled student programs in
California higher education. This led to his first
professional position as a specialist with the California
Postsecondary Education Commission where he advised
the Commission and the Legislature on policy and
funding of programs for students with disabilities at
all three systems of higher education. Later, he
served as a consultant for the Disabled Students
Programs and Services in the Chancellor's Office for
the California Community Colleges. Through these
efforts, he helped to establish the foundations for
programs for students with disabilities in California
higher education.

In 1988, Ralph joined the Legal Affairs Division of the Chancellor's Office for the
California Community Colleges. Over a period of almost 20 years, he served as both
Assistant General Counsel and General Counsel for the Chancellor's Office. In this
capacity he played a significant role in developing and interpreting the law which governs
the California Community College system. This often involved working on issues related to
students with disabilities. For example, he led the development of policies which have
made the California Community Colleges a leader in providing access to print and electronic
instructional materials for students with disabilities.

In April 2008, Ralph left the Chancellor’s Office and accepted an appointment as
Assistant Director for Legislation with the California Department of Rehabilitation. In
that capacity he advises the Director of the Department of Rehabilitation, the Health and
Human Services Agency, and the Governor’s Office concerning bills of interest to the
disability community that are relevant to the Department’s mission of providing
employment, independence and equality for persons with disabilities


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Don’t forget to complete your convention evaluation and leave it at the
registration table

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Dante
F8 CAPED Executive Board Meeting - Lunch Provided

Michelangelo
F9 Convention Committee Debriefing - Lunch Provided

3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Adaptive Physical Education Post-Convention Session
Dante
F10 Motivating Your Students




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