STC's Edge to attend disabilities training at UGA

On October 12, a select number of disability services providers from technical and two-year post-secondary institutions will meet at The University of Georgia Regents’ Center for Learning Disorders for a one-day training institute to discuss essential and current documentation information concerning accommodating students with disabilities.

Johnnie Edge, Director of Student Affairs at Sandersville Technical College, has been selected by the Department of Technical and Adult Education to attend this specialized training. The selection process was determined by, but not limited to, recognition of professionals who have a great deal of expertise, experience, and professionalism in remaining current concerning disability issues.

Ms. Edge works with Sandersville Tech students and applicants to assure accommodations are provided to those individuals with documented disabilities. “Accommodations for a student with a disability are critical. They can be the difference in success or failure for the student,” states Edge.

“I encourage anyone with a disability who is interested in applying to Sandersville Tech to contact my office at 478 553-2124 for more information and assistance. Accommodations are available for pre-enrollment placement testing and classroom activities and testing.”

Sandersville Tech will also be observing “National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month” during October. This observance began in 1945 when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year as “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.

In 1962, the word “physically” was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month.

Edge adds, “Each year during October, Sandersville Tech’s Disability Services Office provides training to all faculty and staff in disability awareness, and students are reminded of additional resources available to assist in achieving their goals in post-secondary education and employment.”

Individuals with disabilities can be valuable assets to employers in that they have a strong desire and determination to prove that they can succeed. Sandersville Tech is proud to have a part in preparing them to be productive members of our community’s workforce.

October 10, 2007

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