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Finding a Way Through:The Sequel.
Assisting Law StudentsWith Disabilities.
For: LSAC Topical WorkshopOctober 22, 2011St. Mary’s University Law SchoolSan Antonio, Texas
By: Dawna M. CobbAssistant Dean for Student AffairsUniversity of MarylandFrancis King Carey School of Law
Finding students who needaccommodations.
• Acceptance letters• Correspondence from the ADA
coordinator• Faculty and Staff• Information sessions• Open houses• Orientation• School website
Then what??
• One-on-one meeting with each student• Review documentation• Get follow up documentation if
necessary• Refer for testing• Follow up with students’ evaluators• If necessary, convene faculty to discuss reasonableness of requested
accommodations.
Who is asking for accommodationsin law school?
Students with:
ADD/ADHD Anxiety disorder Bi-polar disorder Chronic diseases Depression Learning disabilities Migraine headaches Panic disorders Physical disabilities Various temporary disabilities
What accommodationsare students requesting?
• Note-taking assistance• Extra time on exams• Distraction free exam space• E-books• Kurzweil• Dragon • Large print• CART (transcription) services
Accommodations con’t
Special lampsLap desksAfternoon or morning examsWriting assistanceOrganizational assistance
Arranging accommodations
Dean of Students:Arranges for note-takersObtains faculty permission for
recording classesArranges for exam roomsRefers students to other resources
Working with the AcademicAchievement Program
Referrals to the AAP programWhen, why and howConfidentiality