Don offers customized workshops and speaking engagements designed to help instructors effectively teach adults and diverse students including those with disabilities.

April: American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.
Perceived Professional Development Needs of Christian School Teachers: Findings from a Research Study in Virginia.

Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton, VA.
Exploring UD for Effective College Instruction F-2-F & On-Line An interactive half-day workshop.

March: Access/Next Step Conference, Virginia Beach, VA.
An Introduction to Universal Design for Online Outreach and Training.

February: Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chester, VA.
Instructional Strategies for 21st Century Students A presentation for the Career and Technical Educaiton Teachers of Chesterfield County Public Schools.

John Tyler Community College, Chester, VA.
Using Universal Design to Develop Effective Online Classes. An interactive half-day workshop.

November: John Tyler Community College, Chester, VA.
Strategies for Effective College Instruction: Exploring Universal Design. An interactive half-day workshop.

57th American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) Conference, Denver, CO.
Universal Design: Strategies to Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners Online & In Person.

57th American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) Conference, Denver, CO.
The Tablet PC: A Study About the Benefits for Faculty and Students.

October: Virginia Association for Adult and Continuing Education (VAACE) conference, Williamsburg, VA.
Using visuals to promote critical thinking.

Virginia Association for Adult and Continuing Education (VAACE) conference, Williamsburg, VA.
An Introduction to universal design techniques for instructing adults.

August: Patrick Henry Community College, Martinsville, VA.
Universal Design: Principles for Designing and Delivering Effective Instruction for Diverse Learners. An interactive half-day workshop.

June: 2008 No Educator Left Behind conference, Indiana Wesleyan University, Indianapolis, IN.
The Utility of the Tablet PC: Lessons from a Faculty Study. A conference session for college and university faculty.

May: Danville Community College, Danville, VA.
Exploring Universal Design for Instruction and Assessment. An interactive workshop for college faculty working with low level adults.

April: 2008 Commission on Adult Basic Education (COABE) National Conference, St. Louis Mo.
The Tablet PC:  A Promising Tool for Education, Locally and at a Distance. A technology workshop designed for adult educators.

March: Blue Ridge Community College, Wyers Cave, VA.
Exploring Universal Design for Instruction and Assessment. An interactive half-day workshop for faculty