Appendices

Checklist For Planning Accommodations

Before the quarter begins

• Meet with DSS counselor/EDC advisor and counseling center, if necessary, 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 advisor, as needed, in the following areas:
  • note taking
  • exams
  • communication needs
  • alternate media
  • instructor referral options
• Meet your instructor to discuss accommodations and to gather, if needed, the following:
  • book and materials list
  • class syllabus
  • course handouts
  • exam schedule and format
  • information about field trips or other special assignments
• Turn in alternate media requests, shuttle schedule requests, interpreter, real-time captioning requests, etc. to appropriate staffA

Soon after the quarter begins

• Meet your instructor to discuss your accommodations
• Meet with your DSS/EDC counselor for additional accommodations and to confirm accommodation arrangements
• Schedule exam accommodations with the Testing Coordinator, if you use test accommodations

Throughout the quarter

• Monitor the effectiveness of your accommodations and stay in touch with your EDC/DSS advisor, as needed
• Monitor your progress in the class and meet with the instructor, as needed
• Use additional support services, counseling, and tutoring, as needed