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An Introduction to the game show: “Disability Services in HS vs College”

An Introduction to the game show: “Disability Services in HS vs College”. Presented by: Susan Sacco and Jen Holldorf Black Hawk College. Students With Disabilities- who are they?.

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An Introduction to the game show: “Disability Services in HS vs College”

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  1. An Introduction to the game show:“Disability Services in HS vs College” Presented by: Susan Sacco and Jen Holldorf Black Hawk College

  2. Students With Disabilities-who are they? • “No otherwise qualified person with a disability in the United States of America shall, solely by reason of disability, be denied the benefits of, be excluded from participation in, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”

  3. Students With Disabilities-who are they? • A “qualified person with a disability” is defined, as one who meets the required academic and technical standards required for admission or participation in the postsecondary institution’s programs and activities.

  4. Students With Disabilities-who are they? • A “person with a disability” includes any person who: • Has a physical or mental impairment, which substantially limits one or more of such a person’s major life achievements • Has a record of such impairment

  5. Students With Disabilities-who are they? • Cerebral palsy • Deafness or hearing impairments • Epilepsy or seizure disorders • Mental retardation • Orthopedic Impairment • Speech disorder • Spinal cord or traumatic brain injury • Blindness or visual impairments • Drug or alcohol addictions • Psychiatric conditions • Specific Leaning disability Students with the following (among others) may qualify for “Disability Services”

  6. What is an accommodation? • An accommodation is basically a fancy way of saying “what help did you get” • Were changes or adjustments made in the classroom to help with your learning?

  7. What is assistive Technology? • An assistive device to aid in learning. • Technology to translate material to be understood by the student. • Aids to enable persons who are deaf and hard-of-hearing to communicate effectively • Amplification, assistive listening systems, oral interpreters, captioning, and other methods of making orally delivered material available to persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.

  8. It’s now time to play… “Disability Services in HS vs College”

  9. Let’s Review

  10. What are the rights of students with respect to student accommodations? • Equal access to education • Reasonable and effective accommodations according to the students disability • Respectful and fair treatment

  11. What is the process for requesting/receiving accommodations? • Contact the Disabilities Service Office • Submit documentation which determines eligibility and supports request for accommodations • Meet with staff to develop an accommodations plan • Introduce yourself to your instructor and discuss your accommodation needs the first week of classes • Initiate all services and do so in a timely manner • Seek assistance when you experience problems with accommodation services

  12. What do you think? • A student brought the instructor an “Alternative Exam Request Form” after failing the first test. Do I need to retest the student with the new accommodations?

  13. Students are encouraged to make arrangements at the beginning of the semester, but they may request an accommodation at any time during the semester. However, accommodations are not retroactive. Students are NOT entitled to retesting or any adjustments in grading or class requirements.

  14. What do you think? • A student showed up at class and requested a copy of the instructor’s notes for the class. Does the instructor have to give them a copy of his/her notes?

  15. No-that is one option that instructors have-but are not required to do • The student can get a recording device from Disabilities Services (permission is required from the instructor) • The instructor can ask if someone in the class will take notes for the student

  16. What do you think? • I am a student with a visual impairment and need my textbook on audio. When should I contact the Disabilities Services office?

  17. When you register, weeks before class starts. Converting textbooks to audio takes time and you may not be the only student who needs this done.

  18. What do you think? • I am a hearing impaired student and I want to attend the school-sponsored “College Night”, but I am afraid I will not be able to communicate with the college representatives. What do I do?

  19. Contact the Disabilities Service office right away so an interpreter can be scheduled for you.

  20. WHAT DO YOU THINK? • I have ADHD and someone constantly clicks there pen during exams. What can I do?

  21. Work with the Disability Services office to take the test in a reduced distraction area. Remember, you will need proper documentation of your disability and needed accommodation/s. You may also need to schedule testing time with the Disability Services office.

  22. Game show software purchased from: LearningWare www.learningware.com Game Show Pro 5

  23. Contact Us: • Jen Holldorf Black Hawk College Special Populations Coordinator for Career Programs 309-796-5133 or holldorfj@bhc.edu • Susan Sacco Black Hawk College Disability Services Coordinator 309-796-5900 or saccos@bhc.edu

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