MSCTC to offer courses on disabilities
Published Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Each year, more than 2,000 children in Minnesota and an estimated 150,000 nationwide are born with serious disabilities. Minnesota State Community and Technical College-Fergus Falls will offer two courses this spring semester to address the needs of these individuals.
One course, Introduction to Special Education, is offered by Minnesota State University Moorhead on the MSCTC-Fergus Falls campus. This course is an introduction to the recognition, incidence and educational needs of individuals with exceptionalities. Students in the course will also discuss the needs of students who are challenged with Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, blindness, cognitive disabilities and other conditions.
Another course, Introduction to Assistive Technology, will explore and demonstrate the ways assistive technology can be used to assist people with various disabilities. Adaptations for children and adults who are challenged with blindness, Cerebral Palsy, learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, and physical injuries will be discussed. The class will explore many related topics, such as computer modification, using Web sites to locate information about disabilities, and adapting toys for young children with disabilities. Students will also have opportunities to create adapted toys and computers.
Both courses will be held back to back on Mondays and Wednesdays during spring semester, starting Jan. 14. Introduction to Special Education will be held from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. and Assistive Technology will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Registration is now open for spring semester. Interested students may visit the campus during weekdays or call the MSCTC-Fergus Falls campus admissions office at 218-736-1544.
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