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I received an accommodation I received an accommodation notice…notice…
Now what???Now what???
Office of College-wide Disability Services
Kelly HermannDirector and
Danielle DottoloCollege-wide Disability Specialist
Reasonable Reasonable AccommodationsAccommodationsDefinition:
any change to a classroom environment or task that permits a qualified student with a disability to participate in the classroom process, to perform the essential tasks of the class, or to enjoy benefits and privileges of class participation equal to those enjoyed by students without disabilities.
A legally mandated change that addresses challenges presented by the disability and creates an equitable opportunity for task completion or environmental access.
Reasonable Reasonable AccommodationsAccommodationsAn accommodation does not
guarantee success for a student. It does offer a level playing field for students with disabilities and allows them equal access to the course. The level of success achieved is up to the student as it is with all students and is not determined or elevated by accommodations.
Reasonable Reasonable AccommodationsAccommodations
Reasonable accommodation does not include academic adjustments that would fundamentally alter the nature, essential requirements or academic standards of the program.
ConfidentialityConfidentialityFamily Education Record Privacy Act (FERPA)
Asking Questions
Sharing Info with Others
Diagnosis vs. Barriers/Limitations
Common Accommodations Common Accommodations at ESCat ESC
Extended time for individual assignments
vs. Incomplete
Is there a difference?What am I obligated to provide?
Common Accommodations Common Accommodations at ESCat ESC
More frequent instructor/student contact
What does it mean?What doesn’t it mean?
Print IssuesPrint Issues
Students with various disabilities may have difficulties reading standard print documents. What does this mean for instructors?
Emailing handouts◦ Difference between accessible PDF &
inaccessible PDF◦ Word documents◦ Power points
Time needed to obtain alternative texts
What accommodations What accommodations DON’TDON’T we we provide?provide?
Personal equipment or technology
Therefore, the office does not fund software, laptops, computers, or
personal assistive technology to be used in the student’s home.
Recommend VESID or local Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Should I be accommodating temporary Should I be accommodating temporary disabilities?disabilities?
Acute health issues or injuries require and qualify for the same accommodation request process as for students with a long term or permanent disability.
The difference is that in temporary situations, a medical professional determines an end date for the accommodation implementation
Refer the student to CDL Student Services for accommodation request
Technology IssuesTechnology IssuesWhite board – Angel online office
hoursYouTube – Captioning of videosMP3, audio files – need transcriptElluminate – some accessibility issues
Universal Design
Think about accessibility and usability to all learners when using technology!
ResourcesResourcesDisability Services website:
◦ http://www.esc.edu/disabilityservicesCDL Student Services staff
◦ X2300◦ [email protected]
Office of College-wide Disability Services◦ Kelly Hermann x2544◦ Danielle Dottolo x2526◦ [email protected]
Don’t be afraid to get
CREATIVE with a student!
