Education and Outreach
Derek at the ComputerThroughout the year, Donka provides advocacy, education and outreach on assistive technology
and disability issues via numerous events including community presentations, participation as a
vendor or speaker at disability seminars or fairs, tours and demonstrations at the computer lab,
train the trainer programs, and mobile services to travel to local schools and educate students
in assistive technology.
Lab Tours and Education
Donka hosts computer lab tours and assistive technology demonstrations for special education
teachers, rehab professionals, employers, and donors. Please call or email us to arrange a
convenient date for your group.
Seminars and Workshops
Donka hosts AT training workshops for disability professionals and job placement. Throughout the year, there
are 7 accommodation seminars for employers and HR professionals. Please call or email us for a current
schedule. Donka regularly participates in area events as an exhibitor to increase awareness of our program and provide
outreach service to the community. Please call or email us for more information
Past events include:
- AbilityLinks Consortium–hosted ADA and the Workplace Seminar
- Chamber of Commerce, Business After Hours–hosted event jointly with DuPage Convalescent Center
- Citizens Advocacy Fair–booth
- College of DuPage Job Fair–booth promoting hiring employees with disabilities accommodation
- College of DuPage Volunteer Fair
- DuPage County Teachers Institute Day–hosted teacher sessions on AT and job placement
- IL Rehabilitators Assoc., Regional Conference–panel seminar on AT
- IL Educators of the Physically/Health Impaired–workshop for teachers
- Internet Training Seminar for the Blind & Visually Impaired
- Midwest ACE Conference–presented panel seminar and had an AT exhibit booth
- Open House for DuPage Community Leaderstechnology
- Opportunities for the Blind–hosted regional awards ceremony
Advocacy Committees- Community Affiliations
Donka staff serves on important disability committees including:
DuPage Para-Transit Committee
STEPS-Students in Transition
AbilityLinks Consortium
Chamber of Commerce Membership–Wheaton and Naperville
West Suburban Philanthropic Network
Overview: The Train-the-Trainer program is designed to give Special Education High School Staff training in the assistive technology products that are used in the schools with their students. Through the courses, High school special education teachers, vocational staff, and rehabilitation staff will learn to manage and use assistive technology with independence and confidence.
Training will be given by Donka instructors who have worked with assistive technology products. Their experience in working with adults with disabilities and computers is knowledge of “what works best, and with what students”.
