What if a have a disability?
Presented by the Department of Disability Student Services
What you need to know…
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Transitioning to College
Overview
Procedures
Documentation
Assessment of Needs/Requests
Location
Syllabus Statement
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Dr. Myra Waddell
Director
Disability Services Transitional Information
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
Applicable Laws:
Applicable Laws:
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I.D.E.A
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ADA
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SECTION 504
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SECTION 504
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REHABILITATION ACT
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REHABILITATION ACT
Required Documentation:
Required Documentation:
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Individualized Action Plan (I.E.P.) or 504
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Dependent strictly upon type of disability. I.E.P and 504 are considered
insufficient forms of documentation.
Must include testing on which accommodations are based.
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Provided by school at no cost to student
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Evaluations are at student expense
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Evaluations provided at prescribed intervals
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Re-evaluations are uncommon after initial approval, however certain
circumstances may warrant additional documentation.
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Student/Parent Responsibility
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Student Responsibility
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Identification by parent and/or teachers.
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Self-identified and disclosed.
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Primary responsibility for accommodation belongs to school.
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Primary responsibility for accommodation belongs to student
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Parent has access to student records and participates in accommodation
process.
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Parent has no access to records and does not participate in accommodation
process.
Teacher/Instructor Role
Teacher/Instructor Role
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Modification of curriculum and alteration of pace of assignments
possible.
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Testing usually weekly with graded assignments and mid-term and
final examination.
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Frequency of testing and assignments vary and are often noted on course
syllabi without reminders.
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Grading may be modified based on the quality of the curriculum.
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Grades reflect submitted work.
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Least restrictive environment option
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Least restrictive accommodation decision (instructor)
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No modification of essential criteria or functions allowed.
The length of the academic term and essential criteria of course/program
determine pace.
Procedures
• Everyone must self-disclose to the Department of
Disability Services (DDS)
• Complete Written Request for Accommodations
using forms found on our website
• Have Supporting Documentation sent to
Department of Disability Services from diagnosing
professional
• Make an appointment with the DDS to review the
findings and learn of expectations.
Documentation Procedures
• DDS will Review Forms and forward or deliver
written verification.
• Detailed information concerning a diagnosis is
only shared with DDS and not the instructor.
• Any information including a diagnosis or details
pertaining to a diagnosis should be directed to
Disability Services only.
Documentation Procedures
Responsibilities
– Timely and appropriate disclosures by those
needing accommodations.
– Written request for accommodations using
forms on WSSU website.
WSSU does not provide funds for
transportation, testing for documentation,
tuition, textbooks, hearing aids or any
individually prescribed devices.
Registration Form
• Do you have a Disability?
• Have you provided “ADEQUATE” documentation?
• Are you “otherwise qualified?”
Accommodations
Help to
get the
Job
Done
Location/Volunteer
Blair Hall
Room 115 - F
Syllabus Accommodation Statement
Accessibility Statement 2014-15
Students with ADA-documented physical, sensory, psychological, emotional or
medical impairments may be eligible for reasonable accommodations. Veterans may
also be eligible for services. All accommodations are coordinated through the WSSU
Department of Disability Services. You may contact the Department of Disability
Services by email at dds@wssu.edu.
If you have registered in previous semester, continuation is not automatic. Action is
required on your part. Please contact dds@wssu.edu to continue your
accommodations.
Accommodations are not retroactive.
PARKING
• All students and employees, whether full-time or
part time, must register vehicles driven on
campus. A vehicle is considered registered ONLY
when the permit is displayed.
• Persons with disabilities that have a state
handicap placard in their name will be eligible to
purchase a WSSU accessible parking permit.