While it is interesting to hear the legal aspects of the issues, a lot of it is common sense. I have had students of all types in many different programs. Many didn't want the extra assistance because they didn't want to feel pitied. I get that, and I respected it. It made the student feel better for it. Some that needed help, we gave it. It wasn't a blanket issues that applied to everyone and needs to be handled individually.
The first step in reviewing how appropriately your office, as a whole, is responding to its mandate for access under the ADA is to clarify what opportunity/program(s) you are providing.
Its important to have accommodations
Universal design concepts.
Please remember that this can be said "if anyone planning to attend has a disability and will need some accommodation in order to fully participate in these activities, please contact _______."
This section has elucidated the accommodation process within higher education and presented realistic examples to demystify the concept of reasonable accommodations. Furthermore, it has clarified the roles various stakeholders play in the effective implementation of accommodation practices in higher learning institutions, ensuring that these practices are equitable and reasonable, and upheld consistently day to day.
It was interesting to learn about Universal Design.
the less people with their hands in the pot the more effective accommodations become.
The institution needs to assure that accommodations and services provided are access-oriented, rather than success-oriented.
Understanding accommodations are the pathway for learners with disabilities however,
Disability service providers often work with the to learning on how best to support students with disabilities in college, there is no technique beyond the attitude.
I learned that accommodations are specific to the disability indicated
As an instructor having the best attitude of interest and enthusiasm to go seek appropriate professional development as by someone who has some prior knowledge of disability. Disability service providers often say that when it comes to learning how best to support students with disabilities in college, there is no technique beyond the attitude.
This section provided great information regarding accommodations. Reviewing documentation is an important piece in the student's success. Making sure to extend quizzes based on the requirement in the documentation.
I agree with Louis, I had never heard the term Universal Design but I have also seen Universal Designs used around me. Such as, automatic door openers.
It is very important to give equal accommodation to the students with disability ,equal chances of accommodation to make their life easier.
Schools need to recognize that not all disabilities are the same, and should not be treated the same. Different accommodations may be needed for students with similar disabilities.
Every student's disability is different and accommodations must not be standardized. What is successful for some could be detrimental to others with the same disability.
I learned that accommodations is a law that should be followed at all times with students. I also learned that students are not forced to use their accommodations if they don't want, but it must be documented that they didn't use them.
It was interesting to know about the ULD and its principles. Also, that it is a philosophical construct and is not mandatory requirement.
I realize now that fire alarms have flashing lights so the people that are hard of hearing can be alerted. I didn't know that closed caption was now mandatory on televisions. Now when I see a desk that is lower than the rest it is for people in wheelchairs so they are able to use them.
