Accomodations

The Office for Disability Services works with each student to determine and implement appropriate accommodations based on documentation and personal interview. Some typical accommodations include:

Classroom Accommodations

• Access to teacher handouts, slides, overheads
• Additional time on in-class writing assignments
• Assist with note-taking (development of strategies, copies of peer notes, etc.)
• Preferential seating
• Record lectures
• Relocate classrooms to ensure access

Test Accommodations

• Additional time when taking in-class quizzes and exams (not unlimited time)
• Alternative testing environment (if needed)
• Computer (with or without assistive technology) for use on tests
• Spell-check
• Reader for tests
• Scribe for tests

Print Accommodations

• Materials in alternate format (Electronic, Audio, Large Print)

Services Not Provided

The Office for Disability Services does not provide the following:

• Comprehensive diagnostic evaluation for determining disabilities
• A reduced standard for academic performance
• One-to-one individual personal care services (including aides in a classroom)
• One-to-one individual assistance to and from class
• Tutoring