Disability Resource Center

Services Available:

Alternative Testing Service program available for all students with disabilities with appropriate documentation on file. This includes, but is not limited to, additional time on exams and a quiet environment in which to take exams.

One-on-One appointments with the Professional Staff Member will primarily focus on: 1) monitoring progress in classes, 2) developing independent study skill, 3) developing time management skills, 4) developing test taking and test analysis skills, 5) developing self advocacy skills, 6) creating "reality" checks. These meetings can be scheduled on a regular or an as-needed basis.

Letters of notification to faculty regarding an individual student’s disability and need for appropriate accommodations. These letters provide an opportunity for the student to engage in a dialogue with the faculty member regarding accommodations that may be necessary to adequately demonstrate mastery of course content and the meeting of course objectives.

Consultation with the faculty member and student, when requested, to develop an appropriate accommodation to help the student demonstrate mastery of course content while maintaining the integrity of the course.

Self-advocacy skill development for the student to develop the skills to receive the accommodations that are appropriate and reasonable based on the documentation of his/her disability.

Study Skills Workshops presented by request throughout the semester with emphasis towards students with learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorder. Topics to include, but not limited to: 1) Goal setting and its importance, 2) Time management and Task management, 3) Long term project planning, 4) Study skills including note taking, text book comprehension, 5) Memory improvement techniques, and 6) Test preparation and Test taking skills.

Campus awareness would include: 1) meetings with members of appropriate campus offices and acting as a consultant for issues relating to students with learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorder, 2) presentations to professional staff and faculty to discuss myths and realities of learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, psychiatric and other disabilities, and 3) use of films available from the office of Disabled Student Services for discussion and increased awareness.