The Dos and Donts of accommodating Students in 2015 LAMC DSPS Picture of woman surfing with one arm

The Dos and Donts of Accommodating Students with Disabilities in 2015 ~ LAMC DSPS1

LAMC DSPS TEAM 2015LAMC DSPS Team 2015. Larry Resendez, Director. Adrian Gonzalez, Instructional Assistant, Adaptive Technology. Adam Serda, Counselor. Robert Schwartz, Disability Specialist. Marian Murray, Special Services Assistant.2

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TopicsDSPS Orientation and Introduction FormAccommodations Announcements FAQs Q&A

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Orientation FormWhy this form? The three Cs Compliance plus collaboration plus compassion equals Student Success.Students with disabilities are protected by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).

According to these laws, "no otherwise qualified person with a disability shall, solely by reason of disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of any public entity."

Compliance:

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WHAT IS A DISABILITY?A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity, including learning.

DO: Maintain Confidentiality * DONT: Ask intrusive questions of the student or discussing the student's disability with others, no matter how well-intentioned, is a violation of federal law. Students voluntarily affiliate themselves with DSPS. Limited disclosure to faculty ie Accommodation Letter. DSPS release of information..DONT: Ask intrusive questions of the student or discuss the student's disability with others.

Comic: image of person in wheel chair next to sign, "way in, everyone welcome" Opposing captions: "her impairment is the problem! They should cure her or give her prosthetics" = The medical model of disability. "The stairs are the problem! They should build a ramp." =The social model of disability.WHAT ARE ACCOMMODATIONS? An accommodation is any modification in the instructional setting, or in the way things are customarily done, ensuring equal access for individuals with disabilitiesNot meant to alter the standards for academic performanceMay include (but are not limited to) extended time on quizzes and tests, assistive technology and adaptive furniture

An accommodation is any modification in the instructional setting, or in the way things are customarily done, ensuring equal access for individuals with disabilities

Not meant to alter the standards for academic performance

May include (but are not limited to) extended time on quizzes and tests, assistive technology and adaptive furniture

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When DSP&S student request Test Accommodations

How to submit test proctoring using Faculty portalLog-in using your campus e-mail address with password.

Select Class Roster under Faculty Resources

Select your class roster

Select your student name by selecting Request Test Proctoringat the end of their name.

Complete the form

Continue Completing The Form

When Professors submit their form Electronically we get Alerted.

Tracking electronically

Tracking electronically

HOT Topic: closed captioning (is like subtitles for movies). Faculty need to have all videos closed captioned. DSP&S has access to a grant to close caption videos.

Send your request to closedcaptioningrequest@lamission.edu

23PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN FACULTY, STUDENT AND INSTITUTION:

Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.~Henry Ford24

25WHY SHOULD I INCLUDE A DISABILITY STATEMENT IN MY SYLLABUS/COURSE OUTLINE?26Please read the following statement to your classes and include the statement in your syllabus and publications. All faculty and staff are encouraged to use the following procedure when responding to requests from students with disabilities.LAMC students with verified disabilities who are requesting academic accommodations should use the following procedure: Step 1: Obtain documentation of your disability from a licensed professional. You may contact DSPS to request a Disability Verification Form.Step 2: Make an appointment to meet with a DSPS Specialist to review your documentation and discuss reasonable accommodations. To schedule a meeting, please call DSPS at (818)364-7732.Step 3: Bring your disability documentation to your DSPS appointment. The DSPS office is located in room 1018 of the Instructional Building.Step 4: Each semester, reach written accommodation agreement with the DSPS Specialist and your instructor.Please complete this process in a timely manner to allow adequate time to provide accommodation.27What If I am Concerned About Or Object to a Recommendation from DSPS?If you are concerned that the recommendation is not appropriate for your particular class, please contact the signer of the form or Larry Resendez, Associate Dean of DSP&S.

The goal is to find a way to accommodate the student in a manner that does not fundamentally alter the essential performance standards of your class. If there is a disagreement between faculty and DSPS regarding an accommodation, there is a process for pursuing the matter; see the LA Mission Faculty Handbook (page 14) at http://www.lamission.edu/dsps Note, however, that the DSPS professional staff recommendations need to be followed until they are overturned or modified. How do I refer a student to DSPS?You may ask for students to meet with you to discuss their learning needs. For example, you could say to a student: "I noticed that you seemed to have difficulty organizing your paper. Have you considered using some of the student support services we have on campus such as the Learning Resource Center, Math Lab, or the program for students with disabilities." It is not a good idea, however, to ask directly about a possible disability.

How far in advance must students with disabilities inform instructors about needed accommodations?Accommodations can be requested at any time during the semester. We usually request 1 week to arrange proctoring and 2 weeks to arrange sign language interpreters. Accommodations are to be given within reasonable time after the request. Announcements31Disability Summit 2015

Lamission.edu/DSPS33

Questions?

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