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Providing Access for Students with Disabilities. By: Holly Zuckerman – Access Coordinator. Goals. Introduce you to who we are and what we do. Explain why we do what we do. Share how we can help you and your students . Give you tips on what you can do to make your class accessible. Our Staff.
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Providing Access forStudents with Disabilities By: Holly Zuckerman – Access Coordinator
Goals • Introduce you to who we are and what we do. • Explain why we do what we do. • Share how we can help you and your students. • Give you tips on what you can do to make your class accessible.
Our Staff http://www.utc.edu/disability-resource-center/profiles/
Why We Are Here • Law: Title II of the ADA • http://www.ada.gov/t2hlt95.htm • Liability may rest with individuals and/or the institution as a whole. • We’re the experts!
The Accommodation Process • Always begins with disclosure by the student. • Accommodation Letter • Student’s right to exercise. • “Student Responsibility Model” holds students accountable for accommodation process.
Most Common Accommodations • Extended testing time • Testing in a distraction reduced environment • Use of a digital recorder/note taker in class • Alternative text format • Priority seating • Use of laptop/tablet in class • C-Print captioning/captioned media • Priority registration
Process for Exam Accommodations • Proctor Form • http://www.utc.edu/disability-resource-center/pdfs/proctorform2013.pdf • Students must submit 3 days prior to exam date • More information regarding responsibilities and procedures • http://www.utc.edu/disability-resource-center/current-students/testing-information.php
DRC Resources • Alt. text formatting • In-house captioning of all types of media • Braille embossing • Adaptive technology software • Smart Pens • Digital recorders • Fully accessible computer lab • More!
Universal Design • What is it? http://www.washington.edu/doit/Resources/udesign.html • How can you implement it? Be Proactive!
Questions? Contact us anytime! 425-4006