DISH
Section Two: Using Disability Services and Accommodations
Accommodation Consultation
Quick Links:
General / College-Wide Accommodations and Services
- Adapted Parking
- Adapted Equipment Loans
- Campus Accessibility
- Campus/Community Liaisons and Referrals
- Financial Aid Liaison
- Computer Accessibility Lab (CAL)
- Counseling Services
- Accommodation Consultation
- Disability Management
- Transition Planning
- Learning Disability Assessment
- Deaf or Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS)
- Furniture Accommodations
- Greg's Mobility Assistance Courtesy Shuttle Service
- Personal Aides (Information and Advice)
- Placement Test Accommodations
- Priority Registration and Registration Assistance
- Reduced Class Load
- Service Dogs (Information and Advice)
- Scholarships (DSPS Special)
Instructional / Classroom Accommodations and Services
- Academic Adjustments
- Accommodation Consultation
Alternate Media Services:
- Description and Types
- Steps to Obtain
- Guidelines
- Assistive Technology
- Attendance and Absence Issues
- Book Loans and Scholarships
- Course Substitution / Waiver
- Deaf or Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS)
- Real-Time Captioning
- Sign Language Interpreter
- Captioned Media
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Instructor Consultation / Liaison
- Note-Taking Assistance
- Recording Lectures
- Seat Reservation / Preferential Seating
- Reader Services / In-Class Assistants
- Test Accommodation Services
- Steps
- Guidelines
- Tutoring Services (DSS)
Legal Aspects
- Legal Basics - Disability in Higher Education
- Student Rights and Responsibilities
- Student Code of Conduct
- Confidentiality and Student Records
- Disability Support Programs and Services Evaluation
- Suspension of DSPS Services
Concerns and Complaints
- The First Approach to Resolving Problems
- Student Complaints & Resolution Processes
- Accommodation Disputes
- Return to DISH Table of Contents
Accommodation Consultation
Disability Support Services (DSS) Counselors and LD Specialists understand the impact that disability has on learning and overall well-being. Since each disability is unique, they are familiar with a wide range of disability-related educational limitations. DSS Counselors and LD Specialists can recommend and provide accommodations, disability management, and academic support. The ultimate goal is to provide strategies that help promote academic and personal success in order to promote equitable learning experiences.
During the Intake Meeting the DSS Counselor or LD Specialist:
- Review and discuss impact of disability on student's overall functioning, including academic and personal well-being
- Discuss and recommend accommodations and auxiliary aides
- identify with student areas Identify academic goals and th??
- Discuss and recommend e course patterns to achieve them
- Develop and implement an individualized list of accommodations and services that:
- Are appropriate to the goals
- Address specific educational limitations
- Monitor academic progress
- Identify additional on- or off-campus resources
- Establish and monitor an individual Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP)
- Adjust goals or accommodations, as needed
The DSS Counselor or LD Specialist can also help students who need assistance with how to explain their needs to instructors and can consult with students and instructors about accommodation requirements and options, if necessary.
If a student encounters a perceived barrier to participation in a college program,
students should bring this concern to their DSS Counselor or LD Specialist's attention.
It may be that the college has addressed the issue and with additional information,
the student finds the issue is resolved.
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