CAPRA - College Access Project for Rural Alaska - About CAPRA

CAPRA’s Benefits

CAPRA’s primary goal is to increase successful course completion by students with disabilities attending the University of Alaska’s extended campuses. Many of these students experience physical or mental disabilities and require accommodations to have the same access to curricula and services as their non-disabled classmates. Through CAPRA training and support from DSS personnel, the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of faculty will grow as they learn course design, delivery, and instructional strategies to improve access for students with documented disabilities. While the project’s focus is on increasing accessibility of courses, programs and services for students with disabilities, they are not the only students who will benefit. Any student having difficulty reading, writing, or comprehending course content delivered via traditional modes will benefit from the multi-modal presentations, flexible means of engaging in course activities, and various forms of demonstrating knowledge, skills, and mastery for evaluation.

CAPRA Project: Dr. N. Jill Wheeler, Center for Human Development, UAA, 2702 Gambell St, Ste. 103, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907-264-6275 Toll-free: 1-800-243-2199 Fax: 907-274-4802

Center for Human Development • UAA Disability Support Services

CAPRA is a grant from the U.S. Department of Education – Office of Postsecondary Education funded project development and delivery. CAPRA (PR# P333A050050) is funded entirely by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Demonstration Projects to Ensure Students With Disabilities Receive a Quality Higher Education Program (CFDA 84.333). Project materials do not necessarily represent the policy of DOE nor should users assume endorsement by the Federal government. During the three year project period (10/1/2005 – 9/30/2008), the Center for Human Development - University of Alaska Anchorage expects to receive $751,544.