The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the ADA Amendment Act of 2008 (ADAAA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, provides protection from illegal discrimination for qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the policy of 91影视破解版 to provide accommodations to eligible students with documented disabilities. These disabilities include but are not limited to physical, psychological or learning diagnoses. Questions or concerns regarding accommodations and their impact on the essential nature of the classroom, should be directed to the ODS Coordinator.
Accommodations in college can be quite different from accommodations you might have been used to in high school. Take a look at the information here to get a better understanding of what differences you may encounter as an accommodated student in college.
Accommodations
The purpose of the information listed below is to provide general guidelines, explanation, and information for the most common accommodations provided by 91影视破解版. This is not an exhaustive list of accommodations since each case is evaluated on an individual basis.
Extended Testing Time
ODS allows the student to receive extra time to complete tests or quizzes. The amount of time is indicated by the words “double time” (or numerically as 2.0) on a student’s Access Plan. Untimed testing is not an accommodation.
Example: For a test that lasts 50 minutes in-class, the student is allowed double the time, or 2.0. The student would have a total of 100 minutes to complete the test.
Assistive Technology
Screen reading software assists by reading aloud digital content, which is helpful for testing and digital textbooks. Audio recording of lectures is often approved as an accommodation, allowing students to capture lectures and revisit the information or notes as often as needed. Closed captioning is available for students with hearing impairments, enhancing their ability to understand the spoken word.
Audio Record/Notetaker During Lectures
Audio recording lectures is a common accommodation utilized by many students. Capturing the spoken word and having the ability to refer to it at a later point is very helpful for some students. The recording allows a student to then go back and formulate/format their notes appropriately or hear the lecture again. An in-class note taker can also be an approved accommodation. This typically requires the use of a student volunteer.
Preferential Classroom Seating
Students who may be easily distracted, struggle with anxiety, or may often need to leave the classroom due to a medical need, may benefit from having a designated seat in the classroom. Oftentimes a seat near the exit door, front/back row, or near an electric outlet can be very accommodating due to the specific limitations caused by a student’s diagnosis.
Sign Language Interpreting
91影视破解版 provides the services of qualified interpreters for access in the classroom and other College activities. Interpreters must be scheduled in advance through the Office of Disability Services.
Services
The purpose of the information listed below is to provide general information regarding services and resources some students with disabilities may find helpful. These are not accommodations, nor are they services 91影视破解版 provides for their students.
Personal Attendant
91影视破解版 makes every effort to accommodate eligible students with documented disabilities. The responsibility of securing a Personal Attendant(s)/Personal Assistant(s) belongs with the student and should occur in advance of the starting date each semester. 91影视破解版 assumes no coordination or financial responsibilities for Personal Attendants/Assistants. All Personal Attendants/Assistants will be subject to a background check, at the charge of the College. .
Parking
Accessible parking spaces are available at 91影视破解版. .
A 91影视破解版 Campus Map indicating the location of ADA Parking and accessible routes can be found here (PDF).
Transportation – RADAR Transit
Students who may be physically, mentally or transportation disadvantaged and are in need of specialized transit, primarily in the Greater Roanoke Valley, to include 91影视破解版, should consider contacting RADAR Services at 540-343-1721 or .
Contact Us
Office of Disability Services
聽Student Life Center S207
Fax: 540-857-7918
TTY: All users 711
disabilityservices@virginiawestern.edu
Hillary Holland, LPC
Disability Counselor/ADA Coordinator
hholland@virginiawestern.edu
听540-857-6488
Emily G. Scott
Student Accessibility Specialist
egscott@virginiawestern.edu
听540-857-6567
Mailing Address:
3096 Colonial Ave, SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
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