Providing Access for
Students with Disabilities
By: Holly Zuckerman – Access Coordinator
Goals
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Introduce you to who we are and what we do.
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Explain why we do what we do.
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Share how we can help you and your students.
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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
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Law: Title II of the ADA
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http://www.ada.gov/t2hlt95.htm
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Liability may rest with individuals and/or the institution as a
whole.
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We’re the experts!
The Accommodation Process
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Always begins with disclosure by the student.
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Accommodation Letter
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Student’s right to exercise.
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“Student Responsibility Model” holds students accountable for
accommodation process.
Most Common Accommodations
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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
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Proctor Form
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http://www.utc.edu/disability-resourcecenter/pdfs/proctorform2013.pdf
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Students must submit 3 days prior to exam date
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More information regarding responsibilities and procedures
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http://www.utc.edu/disability-resource-center/currentstudents/testing-information.php
DRC Resources
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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
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How can you implement it?
Be Proactive!
Questions?
Contact us anytime!
425-4006