Sample Academic Accommodations Dialogue of a Student with an Instructor
STUDENT:
I'm ________________. I have a verified disability. Here is my paperwork that verifies
my disability and shows authorized academic accommodations. My disability causes ________________________,
which means I need _________________ to have the same opportunity to learn in the lecture/lab,
as the student without disabilities and to show what I know on tests.
STUDENT:
I'd like to discuss: (include only those that apply to you.)
1. GETTING A NOTETAKER: I need help in finding a student who takes good notes in
this class. I have samples of the carbonless copy paper Disabled Student Services will provide.
The notetaker uses this paper for his/her class notes. I get one copy, and the students
keep the other. Would you please help me find someone who takes good notes?
2. TAPE RECORDING A LECTURE: I am authorized by the DSS office to record lectures.
Only I, in my studies for your class, will use the recording. I'd like to speak to you more
about it if you have some concerns about me doing this. We can also include a DSS counselor
for more information if you would like. The DSS has an Audio Recording Lecture Agreement
I would be happy to sign.
3. EXTENDED TEST TIME: I need to discuss the accommodation of extended test time.
My counselor has determined that _____ times the usual time allowed is necessary for the
nature of my disability. Disabled Student Services does offer someone to proctor tests in
their office. I can arrange to take the tests through their office, or we can work out extra
time at a time and place you suggest. How would you like to organize this?
4. QUIET ENVIRONMENT: Because I am easily distracted I need to take tests/quizzes
in quiet environment. I can use Disabled Student Services or we can choose another quiet
spot.
TO THE STUDENT: Practice what you are going to say to your instructors. Be polite.
You are asking them to agree to your accommodations. You should discuss and work out the
accommodations. If an instructor does not agree to your accommodations, then politely thank
him/her for his/her time and leave. You have the right to have a decision reviewed if reasonable
accommodations are not allowed. For additional information contact your Disabled Student
Services Office or 504/ADA Coordinator, Paul Miller in the DSS office.
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