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Accommodating Students with
DisabilitiesStudent Disability Services
Kendall Swanson, DirectorCandice Vasquez, Counselor
Dana Mazur, Testing Administrator
Overview of SDS
We serve students with… Learning Disabilities Psychological Disabilities Medical Disabilities
We provide Academic accommodations Academic counseling Assistance to faculty as needed
Learning Disorders
What is a learning disorder? When an individual’s achievement in reading,
writing or math is substantially below what would be expected for his/her age, schooling and level of intelligence
Approximately 5% of students in public in the US have a learning disorder
What they are not… Form of mental retardation Result of poor teaching Diminished motivation Cultural, environmental or linguistic differences
ADHD/ADD Academic difficulties
Easily distracted Poor time management Performance may vary from day to day Omits steps in a process Problems tracking rapid speaker Restlessness, impatient Minor motor restlessness
Psychological Disabilities
Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, PTSD
Academic difficulties Concentration Long term planning Time management Motivation
Symptoms Tearfulness Sleep disturbance Anxiety Flat affect Fluctuating emotions
Asperger’s Disorder Falls under Autism spectrum, high functioning autism
Lack the ability to read cues like body language or intuit what others are thinking
Difficulty navigating basic social interactions
Normal intelligence, superior skills in specific area
May exhibit… Reflexive honesty Rigid sense of right and wrong Sensitivity to criticism Loud tone of voice Discomfort in noisy/crowded environments
Medical DisabilitiesDiabetes, Traumatic Brain Injury, Chronic
Pain, Dialysis
Academic difficulties Concentration Fatigue Depression Short-term memory
loss Unpredictable
occurrence of symptoms leads to need for flexibility
Accommodation Procedure
Student brings current letter to faculty The front page – signed by student and
counselor Back page – initialed by student with
Student Disability Services
Student and faculty discuss and sign the letter
Faculty sends a confirmation email to student, a designated school official, and disability counselor
Safe Questions/Comment
s “Is there anything we should discuss regarding your accommodations in this class?”
“I don’t have an answer for you right now. I would like to consult with your disability counselor.”
“Let’s discuss how we will communicate throughout the semester about your accommodations…”
When you suspect a disability, “It might be helpful to talk to someone in Student Disability Services.”
Please do not ask… “What is your disability?”
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