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WORKING WITH FACULTY

WORKING WITH FACULTY. Notification to faculty. * To discuss course requirements & reasonable accommodations To indicate the accommodation needed. Faculty involvement important. *Accommodations usually in classroom * Administration support critical.

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WORKING WITH FACULTY

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  1. WORKING WITH FACULTY

  2. Notification to faculty * To discuss course requirements & reasonable accommodations • To indicate the accommodation needed

  3. Faculty involvement important *Accommodations usually in classroom * Administration support critical

  4. “Simply put, it is not a violation of academic freedom to insist that appropriate accommodations be provided to students with disabilities.”From Legal Principle to Informed Practice)

  5. Academic freedom is not a legal mandate. Section 504 & ADA are legal mandates.

  6. Disability Service Providers ---- expertise in disabilities & laws • Instructors ---- expertise • in course (essential • functions, skills, & • knowledge)

  7. Collaborationandcooperation • serves everyone well, • especially the student.

  8. Suggestions for establishing & maintaining good relationship with faculty: * Training on laws, disabilities, accommodations (Karen Yerby, NC-Vital, DS Counselor, VR, DSB, Mental Health) * Handouts, books, articles * Teleconferences, workshops * Joint meeting with instructor, student, & DS counselor

  9. Websites for faculty: * http://telr.osu.edu/fame/ * http://ada.osu.edu/resources/fastfacts/index.htm * www.washington.edu/doit/Faculty/ * www.umt.edu/dss/faculty/default.htm * www.uwlax.edu/drs/html/DRSProServices.html#FacManl * www.sedbtac.org/ed/abouted/blueridge/intro.html * www.uncp.edu/dss/faculty

  10. Continually educate faculty and administration and solicit their support in development of a strong, effectiveDisability Services Program.

  11. Working with Faculty presented by Caroline Smith Wayne Community College

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