Transcript Building a Team: Faculty, Staff, & Students Working Together Presented by: Services to Students with Disabilities SSWD - www.csus.edu/sswd.

Building a Team:
Faculty, Staff, & Students
Working Together
Presented by:
Services to Students
with Disabilities
SSWD - www.csus.edu/sswd
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Presentation Goals
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What do you know about SSWD?
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What do you want to learn about SSWD?
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There will be a quiz!
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Disability Legislation
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act,1973
 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
 Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act,1998
 Telecommunications Act, 1997
 California State Education Code 67302,
AB 422 E-text, 2001
www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/auxaids.html
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Services to Students with Disabilities
SSWD:
 Established in 1974
 Student Academic Success &
Educational Equity Programs,
Academic Affairs
 Lassen Hall 1008, 1st floor
 Website: www.csus.edu/sswd
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SSWD Services
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Disability Related Counseling
Needs Assessment and Advising
Recommendation for Class and Test Accommodation
Provision of Reader, Notetaker, Interpreter, Proctor, Tutor
On-Campus Cart Transportation for eligible students
Assistive Technology Training/Support for students
Consultation to Faculty, Staff, Administrators
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Definition
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“People are pretty much alike. It's only that our
differences are more susceptible to definition
than our similarities.” - Anonymous
How would you define “a student with a disability?”
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“A Student with a Disability”
As defined by the California State University Policy for the
Provision of Accommodations and Support Services to
Students with Disabilities, a student with a disability:
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Has a physical or mental impairment(s) that limits one or more major life
activities;
Has a record of such an impairment; or
Is regarded as having such an impairment
Meets the academic technical standard requisite for admission or
participation in the education programs of the CSU campuses
Meets essential eligibility requirements for receipt of services or
participation
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Roles - No [student] is an island…
Service is a team effort!
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Sac State: Educational access for students with disabilities is an
institutional commitment.
Student: Meets with SSWD Counselor, provides verification, makes
needs known early.
SSWD: Verifies eligibility, conducts needs assessment, authorizes
accommodation, consults.
Faculty: Implements accommodation, contacts SSWD if needed
Staff: Facilitates request by students or faculty,
consults with SSWD if appropriate
All student information is confidential.
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Enrollment by Disability (Fall 2013)
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Disability
Percentage
Acquired Brain Injury
2%
Autism Spectrum
Disorder
3%
Attention Deficit Disorder
16%
Communication Disability
1%
Deaf
3%
Learning Disability
25%
Psychiatric
18%
Mobility Limitation
14%
Temporary Disabilities
4%
Visual Impairment
4%
Other
10%
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Popular Academic Majors - SSWD
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Social Work
Psychology
Criminal Justice
Communication Studies
Teacher Ed/Credential
Child Development
Liberal Studies
Government
Counselor Education
Accountancy
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Reasonable Accommodations
Examples of Reasonable Accommodations:
Provision of reader, notetaker, interpreter, and
alternative media for textbook, tape recording lectures,
test accommodation (extended time, alternative testing
format, scribes), All individually prescribed.
Reasonable Accommodation is NOT:
Substantial changes or waiver of the essential
skills and knowledge of course requirements.
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Case scenario activity
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You will be given a sample case scenario of a
student with a disability who may be requesting
services through SSWD.
Given the list of accommodations/services,
brainstorm which ones you think may be applicable
to the student.
www.washington.edu/doit/Faculty/Strategies/
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Accommodations - Learning Disabilities
Might include:
 Alternative formatted material (e-text, recorded
books, web access)
 Adaptive aids (Notetaker/photocopy notes, computers
with voice output, spell checkers, thesaurus, scan and
read software)
 Course/Test accommodations (Visual, auditory,
tactile demos, course and lecture outlines, taperecording lectures, extended exam time, quiet, nondistracting test room.)
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Accommodations - Blind, Visually Impaired
Might include:
 Priority Registration
 Alternative formatted materials (large print, e-text, Braille
or recorded materials, accessible website and web-based
course)
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Adaptive aids (Closed Circuit TV, computers with
adaptive software, Tactile charts/map, talking calculator)
Course/Testing Accommodations (seating
arrangement, reader, notetaker, lab assistant, verbally
descriptive lectures, tape-recording lectures and test
taking arrangements)
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Accommodations - Mobility Impairments
Might include:
 Priority Registration
 Alternative formatted material (e-text, recorded
materials, web access)
 Adaptive aids (computers with adaptive software/input
device, page turner, adaptive lab equipment and furniture)
 Course/Testing Accommodations (seating
arrangement, lab partner/assistant, notetaker, tape
recording lectures, accessible classroom/
lab, fieldtrips, scribe or take tests on computer)
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Accommodations - Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Might include:
 Priority Registration
 Preferential seating in classroom
 Adaptive Aids (assistive listening device)
 E-mail communication
 Course/Testing Accommodations (Interpreters, real-time
captioners, notetakers, captioned videos/movies,
accessible web-based course materials, visual demos,
written announcements, proper names, technical
vocabulary on blackboard, use of personal laptop.)
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Accommodations - Psychological Disabilities
Might include:
 Preferential seating (near door, front, rear, or side)
 Adaptive aids (Tape recorder for lectures, notetaker or
photocopy of notes)
 Course/Test accommodations (Text and other course
materials in alternative formats, use of computer for essay
exams, extended time for taking tests, quiet, nondistracting test environment, personal and private
feedback)
 Priority registration
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Accommodations – Medical Conditions
Might include:
 Priority registration
 Priority seating
 Course/test accommodations (extended time for
exams, notetaker, tape-record lectures, breaks
during exams up to a set time limit)
 Water/snacks as needed (provided by student)
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High Tech Center: Computer Access
PURPOSE:
 Provide assistive computer technology and access for
students with disabilities
 Evaluate and Train students in Assistive Computer
Technology (LS9) - limited
 Provide Alternative Media Production (e.g. e-text,
Braille) for students with print impairments
 Consult with Campus Community regarding adaptive
technology, alternative media, and accessibility issues
 Location: AIRC Rooms 2010-2011
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Technology for Visual Impairments
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CCTV Systems
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Screen Magnification Software
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Optelec Spectrum SVGA
ZoomText
Large Monitors
Portable magnifiers
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Technology for Blind
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Screen Reading Software - JAWS
Braille Embossers - Juliet, Braille 100, Tiger
Braille Translation Software - Duxbury
Scan/Read Workstations - Kurzweil 3000
Tactile Image Maker (toaster) – p.i.a.f.
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Technology for Mobility Impairments
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Voice Recognition
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Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Ergonomic Keyboards
Adaptive Mice
Adjustable Workstations/Chairs
Arm/Wrist Supports
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Technology for Learning Disabilities
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Word Processing
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Outline/Mind Mapping
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Inspiration
Scan/Read Software
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MS Word
Kurzweil 3000/Firefly
Voice Recognition
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Dragon NaturallySpeaking
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Example of mind map
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Alternative Media
Why is Alternative Media important?
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Ensures equal access to textbooks and course
materials for students with print-related disabilities.
Examples of Alternative Media:
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E-text (electronic text)
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Audio-readers
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Tactile graphics
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Braille
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Large Print
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Making Classes Accessible
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Create a welcoming classroom environment
Include a statement about disabilities in syllabus and
encourage students to talk about their needs early
Have clear policies, procedures, expectations and test
dates in syllabus (available in electronic formats)
Write key phrases and outlines on blackboard
Face students when speaking and repeat discussion
questions in class
Use multiple modalities: visual, auditory, etc.
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Making Classes Accessible (cont’d)
7. Choose textbooks with electronic text version and
supplements if possible
8. Submit textbook selections early to bookstore to facilitate
alternative media conversion
9. Develop accessible website, web-based curriculum.
10. Make extended test time available for online tests
11. Use partners and cooperative learning groups
12. Use alternative methods to measure student’s
achievement, not the extent of the disability.
13. Use SSWD as a resource when in question
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Making Web Pages Accessible
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Websites and information need to be developed with
accessibility in mind, so student using current assistive
technology can access information.
SSWD strongly encourages and advocates for the
accessibility of Web pages and all Web-based materials.
For consultation on making Web pages accessible, contact:
Who to Call:
IRT Service Desk, 916-278-7337
Where to Go:
ARC 2005
www.csus.edu/web/accessibility
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To refer, or not to refer….you know the rest.
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If a student is not registered with our program, but
you suspect they may have a significant learning
difficulty, when and how should you refer them to
SSWD?
What about students who appear to have a
mobility impairment or some other type of
disability?
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We told you there would be a quiz!
1) Where is SSWD located?
2) What role do faculty members play in providing
services to students who are registered with SSWD?
3) Where is the High Tech Center located, and what
kinds of services do they offer?
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Questions and Answers
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Contact SSWD:
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916-278-6955 (Phone)
916-278-7239 (TDD/TTY)
Lassen Hall Room 1008
[email protected]
www.csus.edu/sswd
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