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Office of Disability Services Academic Support

Office of Disability Services Academic Support. Family Orientation June, 2014. Who We Are. Kirsten Behling – Director, Service Provider Andrew Cioffi – Asst Director, Service Provider Laura Sabadini – Alt Text Specialist Desirae Mix – Office Coordinator. What We Provide.

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Office of Disability Services Academic Support

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  1. Office of Disability ServicesAcademic Support Family Orientation June, 2014

  2. Who We Are • Kirsten Behling – Director, Service Provider • Andrew Cioffi – Asst Director, Service Provider • Laura Sabadini – Alt Text Specialist • Desirae Mix – Office Coordinator

  3. What We Provide • Access to campus and curriculum • Reasonable accommodation; not modification • Student advocacy and training • Student referrals • Access to assistive technology • Faculty, staff, student leader training

  4. Our Students • Undergraduate, Graduate (CAS, SBS) • Types of students with disabilities we typically Serve • ADD/ADHD • Learning Disabilities • Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Bi-polar • Sensory Disabilities • Autism Spectrum Disorders • Physical Disabilities • Medical and Chronic Health Conditions

  5. Painting by Luisella Zuccotti

  6. Receiving Support Through ODS • Students submit most recent documentation • Students schedule an intake appointment • During intake, discuss and determine accommodations • Student presents accommodation letter to faculty • Students advocate for accommodations as needed • Students renew accommodations every semester

  7. Examples of Commonly Provided Accommodations* • Extended test time/Distraction-reduced • Exam proctoring • Assistance with note-taking • Assistive technology • Alternative format materials • Priority registration * Reminder: ODS does not provide modifications to academic standards or University policy

  8. Looking To September • Engage in services through ODS • Discuss advocacy plan • What disclosure to ODS means • Identify key stressors and stress relieving strategies • Practice and prepare!

  9. Office of Disability Services • Location: Stahl Center, 73 Tremont 7th floor • Email: disabilityservices@suffolk.edu • Phone: (617) 994-6820 • Fax: (617) 994-6812 • TTY: (617) 994-6813

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