Considerations for Students with Disabilities

1. Considerations for Students with Disabilities Fall 2010 Counselor Conference

2. Challenges for Transfer Students • Sometimes transferring to a larger institution • Academic work becomes more demanding • Universal design principles place accommodations across the campus • Students assume that policies, procedures, and practices will be the same or similar to their previous institution

3. Things for Students to Consider • Disability documentation requirements of the campus – will the current documentation be sufficient? • Have prerequisite classes been met – substitutions and/or waivers are not always beneficial later? • Does the campus have other support services needed?

4. Accommodations – Case by CaseAccommodations are determined by the student’s functional limitations and the academic standards for each class. • Extended time to take exams • A reader and/or scribe for exams • Notetaking • Alternative media (Braille, e-text, audio) • Assistive technology • Peer mentoring & academic coaching • Tape recording of classes • Accessible classroom furniture • Career preparation services

5. Key Messages to Students • There are differences in what accommodations are given and how they are applied. • Make contact with Disability Services early (so students will know what to expect – informed choice) • Register with Disability Services as soon as accepted (early class registration) • Do not reveal disability information during application process