In the words of Gary Doern, Ph.D., a colleague, collaborator, and friend, “Few people have made more significant and lasting contributions to the field of clinical microbiology than has Jim Jorgensen, not only as a dedicated practitioner but also as an extremely productive researcher, an uncommonly effective educator, a broad reaching author, and a lifelong advocate for the discipline.” Such se...

Course Description: This is a course based upon disability education and employment rights. Students acquire skills to understand rights and obligations relating to accommodations as provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Students with disabilities develop self-advocacy skills related to their accommodation needs an...

As teachers, we advocate for our students (Fairbairn, 2003). We seek help for students who are victims of poverty, neglect and abuse. We campaign for the rights of special needs students, and we fight against racism, discrimination, and prejudice in schools by encouraging students to explore, understand, and value human diversity. We raise funds for special school projects, and we tailor our in...