RSS1- Disability, Diversity & Society: Online class-2

This 9-week introductory course (January 14- March 15, 2026) benefits individuals working in the public sector that may interact with people who have disabilities, as well as employees of community programs serving individuals with disabilities. This class will explore the dynamics of societal views of disability, as a part of human diversity, and the inclusion of people with disabilities in everyday life. The relationships between societal institutions and the needs of persons with disabilities are examined in light of both historical and contemporary trends. An understanding of the factors impacting quality of life for individuals with disabilities are achieved through student interviews and observations conducted in community and social settings. Students will gain understanding of the San Diego Regional Center Residential Vendorization Process, and have opportunity to begin preparation of thier Residential Vendorization Application.

This course satisfies requirements for Part I of the San Diego Regional Center’s Residential Specialist Certificate.

NOTE: This is a college-level course. Participants should expect to devote 4-10 hours per week to course work.

Mode of Instruction: Online; Virtual Classroom Meeting vis ZOOM take place during the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 8th and 9th weeks of class.

Course Dates: January 14- March 15, 2026

Course Cost: $350.00

Payment/Refund and Cancellation Policy: Please see our Frequently Asked Questions Page for our policies.

GROUP RATES may be available.

Contact Dr. Janice Melroy: janice.melroy@gcccd.edu with any questions about Disability Support Services Program (registration, certificates, rates, etc.)

Contact Dr. Janice Melroy@gcccd.edu with questions specific to this course.

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I further understand that If I do not wish to give consent, I will notify Corporate College in writing prior to the start of each course.

About Our Instructors

Janice Melroy: Dr. Janice Melroy has been in the disability and education field for more than 30 years. She has coordinated state and federally funded training and dissemination programs employing individuals with Developmental Disabilities, and taught Disability Services Management courses since 2004. Janice’s educational background includes: an A.S. degree in Disability Services Management from Grossmont College, a Bachelor’s degree in Vocational Education, Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling with emphasis on Rehabilitation Technology, and finally a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, with emphasis on Community College Leadership at San Diego State University. Her dissertation included research on the efficacy of Universal Design for Learning.