Below is a list of accommodations and their descriptions, that students may request for your course:
AF - Alternative Formats
| ACCOMMODATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Braille | Conversion of print materials to Braille. |
| E-Text | Print and online reading material in accessible formats. |
COM - Communication Access
| ACCOMMODATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Captioned Recordings | All audio/visual materials should be captioned. Contact DRC (621-3268) for information/assistance. |
| CART (Communication Access Real-Time) | Stenographer present in-class to transcribe lecture in real-time. |
| Interpreting | Sign Language interpreter |
NA - Faculty Notification of Affiliation
| ACCOMMODATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Academic Aide | In-class academic support person. |
| Assignment Extension | Students who periodically experience an unexpected disability related barrier to completing an assignment, may request an accommodation from DRC to submit work at an alternate time. All requests are considered on a case-by-case basis and in consultation with the course instructor. DRC staff will contact you to discuss your late work policy, and explore whether flexibility in a due date might be reasonable. |
| Assistance Animal | Student will have an animal companion in class. The animal's behavior will be well-controlled and it should not be a distraction. |
| Attendance consideration | Attendance policy accommodation: Students who periodically experience absences related to a disability may seek an accommodation from DRC. All requests are considered on a case-by-case basis and in consultation with you, the course instructor. DRC staff will consider the following to determine how class attendance relates to the educational experience for the course:
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| Disability Affiliation | Student has affiliated with Disability Resources. A DRC staff member will contact instructor to discuss the accommodation request. |
| Priority Seating | Student may require particular seating location to access the course. |
| Opportunity to Stand | Student may need to stand during class and will do so in a non-distracting way. |
| Opportunity to Leave Class | The student may need to leave class occasionally for disability related reasons. |
N-T, NTT - Access to Lecture Content
| ACCOMMODATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Audio Recording | Student uses technology to audio record lecture for access to course content |
| Laptop/Device | Student utilizes a laptop/device to type notes for access to course content |
| Notetaking | Support in arranging for access of course content by class design or providing lecture notes. |
TST - Testing Accommodations
| ACCOMMODATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1.25 Test Time Extension | Test time extension of one and a quarter more than standard time. |
| 1.50 Test Time Extension | Test time extension of one and a half standard test time. |
| 1.50 Test Time Extension (Calculations) | Test time extension of one and a half standard test time for calculation based exams. |
| 1.75 Test Time Extension | Test time extension of one and three quarters more than standard time. |
| 2.00 Test Time Extension | Test time extension of double standard test time. |
| 2.00 Test Time Extension (Calculations) | Test time extension of double standard test time for calculation based courses. |
| 2.50 Test Time Extension | Test time extension of two and one half standard time. |
| 2.50 Test Time Extension (Calculations) | Test time extension of two and one half standard time for calculation based exams. |
| 3.00 Test Time Extension | Test time extension of three times standard time. |
| Braille-testing | Braille copy of test. |
| Calculator | Use of calculator on tests after faculty discussion to ensure no fundamental alteration of essential course requirements. |
| CCTV | Closed-circuit TV to enlarge text. |
| Dictation | Use of dictation software to type an exam. |
| Dragon (Testing Staff Use Only) | Use of Dragon, speech to text software, to type exam. |
| Formula Sheet | Use of a formula sheet on tests after faculty discussion to ensure no fundamental alteration of essential course requirements. |
| Individual Testing Plan (Testing Staff Only) | Disability related circumstance requires an individual/unique testing accommodation. DRC staff will discuss options with the instructor before making arrangements for a student to test at DRC. |
| JAWS-Testing | Use of JAWS screen reader to complete exams. |
| Large print-testing | Large print copy of tests. |
| Reduced distraction | Placement of student in less distracting location during exams. |
| Proctor-testing | Complete exam with a reader/scribe. |
| Project Focus | The student is affiliated with Project Focus. |
| Refreshable Braille | Use of refreshable Braille hardware for testing. |
| Scantron assistance | Ability to record answers on exam. Staff will complete the scantron to reflect answers provided on the exam. |
| Screen Magnification | Use of computer screen magnification software. |
| Separate Space | Student tests in an alternate area, away from main testing room. |
| Separate Space (V) | Student tests in an individual space to speak aloud during exams. |
| Tablet | Use of touchscreen tablet to write exams. |
| Text-to-speech-Testing | Electronic copy of test to be used on computer with text to speech software. |
| Word Processor | Use of computer word processor (non-Internet) to type exam answers. |