ABOUT DTN

Overview
The Disability Training Network for the Texas A&M University System is a project funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education that is designed to provide disability training and technical assistance to the faculty, administrators, and staff within the institutions of the TAMU System.

Purpose
The purpose of the DTN is to develop and implement a disability training network that is designed to provide evidence-based resources, systematic training, and technical assistance to members of the TAMU System.

Goal
The goal of the DTN is to improve the access, retention, and success rates of college students with disabilities.

Training Opportunities
In addition to providing disability awareness training during new A&M employee orientations and instructor-led topical seminars, the DTN also offers the following training activities:

• Online Modules for self-paced learning
• Summer Institute for two-day intensive training
• Presentations for education on disability-related topics

Helpful Resources
The DTN strives to help A&M employees stay informed about relevant disability issues in postsecondary education through disseminating these publications:

• Tip Sheets with disability-related information in a concise format
• Quarterly Updates on policy, practice, and current issues

Mini-Grant Program
Many A&M employees have ideas about new disability strategy developments and disseminations. The Mini-Grant program enables them to fund these unique projects.