Building a Team:

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Building a Team

• Faculty, Staff, Students
• Working Together
• Presented by
• Services to Students
• with Disabilities

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Presentation Goals

• What do you know about SSWD?
• What do you want to learn about SSWD?
• 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.htm
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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

• 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

• 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
• 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!
• 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)
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

1. Social Work
2. Psychology
3. Criminal Justice
4. Communication Studies
5. Teacher Ed/Credential
6. Child Development
7. Liberal Studies
8. Government
9. Counselor Education
10. 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

• 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,
  tape-recording lectures, extended exam time,
  quiet, non-distracting 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)
• 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, non-distracting 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

• CCTV Systems
• Optelec Spectrum SVGA
• Screen Magnification Software
• ZoomText
• Large Monitors
• Portable magnifiers

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Technology for Blind

• 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

• Voice Recognition
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking
• Ergonomic Keyboards
• Adaptive Mice
• Adjustable Workstations/Chairs
• Arm/Wrist Supports

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Technology for Learning Disabilities

• Word Processing
• MS Word
• Outline/Mind Mapping
• Inspiration
• Scan/Read Software
• Kurzweil 3000/Firefly
• Voice Recognition
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking

Example of mind map
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Alternative Media

• Why is Alternative Media important?
• Ensures equal access to textbooks and course
  materials for students with print-related
  disabilities.
• Examples of Alternative Media
• E-text (electronic text)
• Audio-readers
• Tactile graphics
• Braille
• Large Print

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Making Classes Accessible

• 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 (contd)

1. Choose textbooks with electronic text version and
   supplements if possible
2. Submit textbook selections early to bookstore to
   facilitate alternative media conversion
3. Develop accessible website, web-based curriculum.
   
4. Make extended test time available for online
   tests
5. Use partners and cooperative learning groups
6. Use alternative methods to measure students
   achievement, not the extent of the disability.
7. Use SSWD as a resource when in question

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Making Web Pages Accessible

• 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.

• 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

• Contact SSWD
• 916-278-6955 (Phone)
• 916-278-7239 (TDD/TTY)
• Lassen Hall Room 1008
• sswd_at_csus.edu
• www.csus.edu/sswd