Appendices

Checklist For Planning Accommodations

Before the quarter begins

• Meet with a counselor in DSS (or Counseling Center, if necessary) or your EDC adviser  to plan your class schedule.
• Register for classes.
• Inform your Department of Rehabilitation counselor by providing:
  • copy of class schedule
  • fees owed
  • books and supplies needed
• Discuss your past accommodations with your DSS counselor/EDC adviser in the following areas or other accommodations you need:
  • note taking
  • exams
  • communication needs
  • alternate media
  • instructor referral options
• Meet your class instructor in advance of the quarter if possible
  • Discuss accommodations
  • Gather the following class materials:
    • book and materials list
    • class syllabus
    • course handouts
    • exam schedule and format
    • information about field trips or other special assignments
• Turn in accommodation requests to the appropriate DSS or EDC staff in timely manner
  
  • alternate media requests
  • shuttle schedule requests
  • interpreter, real-time captioning requests, etc. to appropriate staff

Soon after the quarter begins

• Meet your instructor to discuss your accommodations
• Confirm accommodation arrangements with your DSS/EDC counselor/adviser and/or discuss additional accommodations needs
• Turn in any required accommodation/service documentation promptly to DSS or EDC
• Schedule exam accommodations with the Testing Coordinator, if you use test accommodations

Throughout the quarter

• Monitor your progress in the class
  • meet with the instructor, as needed
  • monitor the effectiveness of your accommodations
• Stay in touch with your EDC/DSS adviser, as needed, especially if issues arise in your accommodations or your class progress and success
• Utilise additional support services, counseling, and tutoring,  if needed