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What the American with Disabilities Act Can (and Can't Do) for Us
March is National Disability Awareness month. Started in 1987, the goal is to provide understanding, encouragement and opportunities to support persons with disabilities. Celiac and Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity are covered under the American with Disabilities Act.
But how does the ADA actually help us practically? Listen to find out more.
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GF College Accommodations Workshop
*Thursday 3/23 at 7:30 pm EST over Zoom
*Wednesday 3/29 at 12 pm EST over Zoom
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You'll get the following:
What to expect in the accommodations process (and how it differs from HS)
List of Common Accommodations for Students with Celiac
Template Letter for Physicians to Sign
Verbiage to Use to Make the Strongest Case for Each Accommodation
Your Individual Questions Answered by Andrea Tucker, Founder of GF College 101
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