Faculty Accommodation Resources
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Implementing Accommodations
Academic Accommodations are services that are put in place to give students with disabilities equal access to education. Accommodations are individualized to each student, and are based on the way their disability impacts them academically. Examples of types of accommodations include but are not limited to: notetaking services, text in alternative format, Sign Language interpreters, use of adjustable chairs or adaptive technology, large print materials, and exam accommodations including additional time or the use of a computer.
There are federal and state laws mandating that students with disabilities have equal access to an education, and the CDS office is here to assist you in making sure those students receive accommodations. It is not the sole responsibility of the CDS office to provide the accommodations; we are here to assist the faculty members and the institution in the provision of accommodations. Sometimes we are able to set up accommodations without working with the instructors. Other times we may need to gather information from faculty members prior to the beginning of the quarter in order to assure that accommodations are provided in a timely manner.
In most instances, the implementation of accommodations goes smoothly and students receive the accommodations they need. However, there are times when complications arise, and in these cases you are strongly urged to contact the CDS office to discuss the difficulties and potential resolutions. On rare occasions an accommodation that has been approved by the CDS office may create a “fundamental alteration” to the course, and therefore may not be appropriate. In these cases the faculty member should contact the CDS office for consultation prior to denying the accommodation for the student.
There are legal considerations to make before denying an accommodation, so it is in your best interest to consult with the CDS office. Since the provision of accommodations is legally mandated, students do have legal options to pursue if they feel they have not been accommodated or been discriminated against due to their disability. The CDS office is here for you just as much as for the student.
Faculty Letters
If a student has classroom accommodations, their Faculty Notification Letter will describe the types of academic accommodations they should receive. At first glance, it may appear that the faculty letters are all exactly the same; however they are individualized for each student. The paragraphs explaining the accommodations may be the same, but each student is eligible for different accommodations depending on how their disability impacts them in an academic setting.
It is important that you read over the entire letter to see if there are unique circumstances for the student named in the letter.