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AccessABILITY Resource ServicesFaculty Training

Requesting

Accommodations

in College

MISSION

The AccessABILITY Resource Services office works in partnership with students with

disabilities, faculty and staff to remove barriers in the educational process through design and accommodation. We recognize disability as an aspect of diversity and promote a culture of

inclusion for all diverse groups.

What you didn’t know you didn’t know about the AccessABILITY office…

0 Students must self-disclose and request

accommodations every semester.

0 New students do not know what “accommodations”

are.

0 What is a considered a disability?

0 Auxiliary aids in the classroom are not optional.

Types of Auxiliary Aids

1. Notes/Note taker2. Scribe3. Reader4. Alternative Text5. Sign Language Interpreter6. Tactile slides7. Laptop/iPad

Auxiliary aids are not…

• Personal Aides• Supplemental instructors• Tutors• Mentors

Auxiliary aids are tools for access

For example: Scribe = smart pencil

Interpreter = communication device

Eligibility Determination

1. Initial interview and follow ups 1. Documentation2. Personal history3. Experience

2. Course standards1. Accommodations cannot compromise course standards

1. Extra time on math exam -YES2. Extra time on tourniquets -NO

Hard copy and email

Finding a Note Taker

0 Is a note taker needed in your class? Discuss with student. If not, let me know in writing.

0 Students may find a note taker themselves. 0 Maintain confidentiality – only note takers and

instructors need to know who receives the notes.0 Note Taker volunteers need to bring the form to

AccessABILITY Resource Services to sign up

FERPA ADAHIPAA

If a note taker cannot be found in the classroom, students must contact the AccessABILITY Resource Services Coordinator in writing. ARS will provide a note taker within 5 working days after notification.

Some students are still learning how to be self-advocates so assistance from the instructor is helpful and appreciated.

No Volunteer!?!

Can we fire the note taker?

Tracey utilizes the AT Lab

The AT Lab is located in LR 52.

Tracey has a successful semester!

AccessABILITY Resource Services

0 http://www.azwestern.edu/student_services/support_services/accessability_services/

Laura Sándigo

928-344-7674

accessABILITY@azwestern.edu