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Academic Accomodations

Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) provides a wide range of academic accommodations to students with verified disabilities who have registered with the SSD office. Services for each student are determined on a case-by-case basis. The following are examples of some of the accommodations that may be provided.

Assistive Technology
AssistiveComputer Lab
Testing Accommodations
Reading Services
Note taking Services
Interpreting and Related Services
Transportation
Registration
Workshops and Instruction
Referrals

Adaptive Technology

  • Screen and Text Readers (JAWS, Kurzweil 3000, Aladdin Ambassador)
  • Screen Magnification Software (ZoomText)
  • Closed Circuit Televisions (CCTV's)
  • Voice Recognition Software (Dragon Naturally Speaking)
  • Refreshable Braille Display (Power Braille)
  • Braille Embosser with Duxbury Translation Software
  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Kurzweil 3000 for students with Learning Disabilities

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Adaptive Computer Lab

Available only to students registered with the SSD office, the lab has personal computers equipped with a variety of adaptive software. The computers are connected to the Internet and have popular software packages, such as Microsoft Office, MathCad and SPSS. A technician is available during lab hours to provide technical assistance with equipment or software in the lab.

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Testing Accommodations

  • Extended Time on Tests
  • Private and Quiet Rooms
  • Readers and Scribes
  • Computers for typing essay exams
  • Large Print Exams
  • Sign Language Interpreters (for oral instructions)
  • Adaptive Technology (Check this link)

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Reading Services

  • Ordering recorded textbooks from RFB&D and the Library of Congress
  • Access to SSD taped text library
  • Alternate Media Services
  • Large print materials
  • Brailled materials
  • Volunteer readers for materials not previously recorded
    Assistance with RFB&D membership applications
  • Four track tape recorder information

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Notetaking Services

  • Classroom notetakers

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Interpreting and Related Services

  • Sign language interpreters (ASL, SEE, Oral, Cued Speech)
  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Real Time Captioning

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Transportation

  • Our Student Campus Community Transportation Service vehicle (SCOUT) helps students from class to class. Students who qualify for this service set up a regular schedule according to their needs.

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Registration

  • Priority registration
  • Assistance with on-line registration

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Workshops and Instruction

  • Career Exploration/ Job Readiness
  • Adaptive Technology Training
  • Study Skills
  • We offer other workshops periodically as well as information about related campus workshop opportunities. Check the Study Lab Information Board for details.

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Referrals

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