Classroom Accommodations
Accessible Furniture
DSS will arrange for a chair, table, or adjustable height table to be placed in the classroom by facilities. Students must request furniture from DSS for specific classrooms each semester. If you notice furniture missing, please contact DSS.
Extended Deadlines
This accommodation is specifically designed to provide flexibility around class deadlines for students who experience barriers related to chronic, physical, or psychological conditions that are acute, unpredictable, or episodic in nature.
DSS will request faculty to provide an additional 48 hours (excluding exams, group projects, presentations and labs) to complete and submit assignments.
Medical Absence
This accommodation is meant to provide an occasional exception to the class attendance policy due to absences related to chronic physical or psychological conditions that are acute, unpredictable, or episodic in nature.
Even when absences are excused, students who are eligible for Medical Absences are expected to keep up with the overall volume of coursework, including course content, lecture notes, and information presented during class.
Short Breaks
This accommodation is to allow students to take short breaks from the classroom, usually 5-10 minutes in duration.
Notetaking Accommodations
Audio Recording of Lecture
DSS will authorize students to audio record lectures using the device of their choice including notetaking software provided by DSS.
According to University Policy Statement 330:230, all students who are eligible for audio recordings of lectures as an accommodation are required to sign the Audio Recording Agreement Form.
Notetaking Software
DSS provides software for students to facilitate with notetaking, such as Glean and various note taking technologies. Laptop will also be required for taking notes in class.
For more Accessible Technology information, please visit our Accessible Technology Webpage.
Testing Accommodations
These accommodations are intended for the examination process to equitably allow students who qualify for the accommodations the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of course material and abilities in a specific subject matter.
Alternate Testing Location
DSS will provide a reduced distraction testing location outside of the classroom. Usually in the DSS testing center, but maybe in other rooms assigned by DSS across campus when necessary.
Extended Time for Exams
DSS provides additional time for students to complete their exams. Time is calculated based on the amount of extension and the amount of time the processor has given all students to complete the exam. Online exams must be extended by the instructor.
For more information, please visit our testing accommodations page.
Accessible Formats for Exams
DSS will reformat exams to be more accessible for students. Reformatting can include, but is not limited to braille, enlarged font, and various document formats (i.e. PDF, RTF) that are compatible with text-to-speech software.
Accessible Format and Alternative Media
Braille
All textbooks, course materials and exams will be reformatted into Braille.
Enlarged Text
All textbooks, course materials and exams will be reformatted so that it can be enlarged electronically or on paper.
Kurzweil 3000
All textbooks, course materials and exams will be reformatted into an electronic format so the student can access materials through specialized software that reads aloud.
PDF
All textbooks, course materials and exams will be reformatted into an accessible PDF for electronic access.
RTF
All textbooks, course materials and exams will be reformatted into an accessible RTF for electronic access.
Video magnifier (CCTV)
A video magnifier is an electronic magnifier that uses a camera and a screen, closed caption TV, to make text easier to read. The camera image will be magnified and the contrast can be increased for individualized accessibility.
For more Accessible Technology information, please visit our Accessible Technology Webpage.
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Accommodations
ASL Interpreter
DSS will assign a sign language interpreter to attend the course and provide American Sign Language translation of the lecture and course discussion.
Assisted Listening Device
A listening device that provides amplified sound directly to the ear, with the speaker using a microphone to help focus the sound.
Closed Captioning of all video content
Captions will be added to all video content.
Real-time captioning (CART)
DSS assigns a captionist to attend the course to create a word for word transcription of the course lecture and discussion, while student can follow along on their laptop or device.
Housing Accommodations
Disability Support Services (DSS) works in collaboration with Housing and Residential Engagement (HRE) to provide reasonable accommodations within our residential facilities for students with disabilities. Applying for on-campus housing and requesting a housing accommodation through DSS are two related but separate processes. Thus, students requesting a housing accommodations must follow the Housing and Residential Engagement procedures to apply for housing, and separately apply for accommodations with the DSS.
For more information, please visit our housing accommodations page.
