How Students With Disabilities Thrive at Hofstra Student Access Services
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The Role of the Student Access Services
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Collaborate with campus partners to ensure equal access to all aspects of University life for students with documented disabilities; including, but not limited to Hofstra programs, services, activities, and facilities.
Review and determine appropriate accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 & 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, Fair Housing Act (FHA), and prevailing University policy
Protect the University from non-Compliance Assist with risk management
Offer two fee-based support programs for students, PALS and ACP
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High School vs. College Laws I.D.E.A. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Section 504
Special Education Law
Accommodations Model
Guarantees success
Guarantee access
IEPs – Individualized Education Program
Psychoeducational evaluation – what an IEP is derived from!
Federal Laws Pertaining to Disability in Higher Education
• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) • Rehabilitation Act of 1973-Section 504 and Section 508 • Rehabilitation Act of 1973-Section 508 WCAG 2.2 • Fair Housing Act • FERPA
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Accommodations Are:
Accommodations: Dependent on:
Should:
And:
Appropriate documentation
Assist, NOT enable
Are cost-free based on specific documented disabilities
Documented need
Appropriate, NOT automatic
Provide equal access in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Fair Housing Act
Course/program requirements
Guarantee access, not success
Focus on the human rights model
High School vs. College Supports High School
College
Special Education/Resource Room
Access Office
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
ADA/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
School primarily responsible for identifying students that need support and arranging accommodations
Student must self-disclose & register with disability services office if they wish to seek accommodations
Individualized Education Plans (IEP)
-IEP/504 plan does not carry over into college -Documentation requirements vary based upon disability from physician/treating professional
May have modifications to curriculum
Student must meet all University/program/course requirements.
Parent is primary advocate
Student is expected to self-advocate, with support from Disability Office as needed
Accommodations Special Education vs. Higher Education High School
College
Untimed Tests
Extended time for exams (1.5x allotted amount)
Teacher’s notes are provided
Note-taking Assistance using software
Live readers
Screen Reading Software are used
Assistant scribe
Speech to text technology
Accommodations automatically applied
Students must advocate and request the use of their accommodations
Guarantee “success”
Guarantee “access”
Accommodations V.S. Fee-Based Programs Accommodations
Program for Academic Learning Skills
Required by federal law in order to ensure equal access to educational opportunities, university programs, services and facilities under the ADA.
PALS provides one-on-one support focusing on study strategies, learning techniques, and life skills.
*Provided at no cost to student
*Enrollment occurs during the admissions process.
Academic Coaching Program ACP offers short-term, flexible support from a learning specialist. It is open to all students and can be joined before any semester. *No disability documentation required preencoded. png
Making the Transition from HS to College with a Disability
• Students should learn about their disability: • Terminology • How does it affect their learning • What are their strengths/weaknesses • What accommodations will they be seeking at college • Actively participate in all transition related meetings (i.e. IEP/504 plan/CSE meetings)
• Speak with the disability office about their approach to accommodations
• Learn your College/University’s accommodation request process
• Ask about assistive technology offerings
Requesting Accommodations: An Interactive Process Takes place after a student has made their commitment to attend Hofstra University Encourage students to initiate this process when meeting during NSO
Request for Reasonable Accommodations Form Request for Reasonable Accommodation Form
Disability-Specific Documentation ADA Guidelines for Documentation
Academic or Housing
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ADA Guidelines for Documentation by Disability Type
Interactive Process All requests are reviewed in accordance with ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act guidelines
A Letter of Accommodation (LOA) is sent to students Pride email account Student must complete an individualized Online Orientation *Certain accommodations require meeting with SAS Director to review guidelines and procedure
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Common Accommodations: Accommodations Remove Barriers to Equal Access
Academic Accommodations Extended time for exams Physical Access and Housing Accommodations Accessible furniture Classes in proximity when back-to-back Accessible classroom (including ramp, elevator, and/or 1st floor room Medical single residence hall room Wheelchair accessible residence hall room/bathroom` Dietary modifications
Distraction-reduced environment Screen reader Speech-to-text technology
Word processors for written exams Academic materials in enlarged print Note-taking assistance for lecture-based courses
Require texts in accessible formats Adaptive lab equipment Short interim breaks to attend to medical necessity Attendance modification Reasonable extension of assignment deadlines
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Specialized Accommodation Guidelines In accordance with ADA guidelines and best practices specific guidelines for complex accommodations can be accessed on our website, including but not limited to:
Guidelines for Attendance Modification
Guidelines for Substitution of Oral Presentation Requirements
Reasonable Extension of Assignment Deadlines
These accommodations are designed to create an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all students.
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Student Responsibilities
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1st Complete SAS Orientation
2nd Provide Professor LOA
New, individualized, accessible Resources continually available for reference Sign mandatory agreements Follow specific accommodation instructions
• Required to share at beginning of each semester • Student’s right and obligation to self-disclose • ‘CC SAS
3rd Scheduling Exams – 2 processes
4th During the Exam
• Submit “RTP” via Accommodate 7 days advance (2 weeks finals) OR • Request in-class accommodations to faculty with SAS copied • Must take exam same time as class
• Follow approved accommodations and faculty instructions • Strict exam integrity protocols • Testing agreement • Conduct standards
Rescheduling
Autonomy
• Notify SAS of exam changes
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Skills Needed by All College Students
• Classroom Preparation • Social Skills • Independent Living
Classroom Preparation Skill Needed • Self Advocacy skills • Note taking skills • Good study habits/test taking skills • Prepare for class • Organizing work • Turning work in on time • Classroom etiquette • Show up and on time 18
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Social Skills Needed • Appropriate interactions with teachers/mentors/students • Dating etiquette • Dealing effectively with peer pressure • Dealing appropriately with rejection • Problem-solving and decision-making skills 19
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Independent Living Skills Needed •Laundry basics •Survival cooking
•Time management •Budgeting & money basics (meal plan management, books, supplies) •Personal organization •Self-advocacy 20
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Supports Supports on on Campus Campus Student Access services (Accommodations, PALS)
Student Counseling Services (Mental Health Support)
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CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE (Tutoring, Academic Worksh •
COMMUTING STUDENT SERVICES & COMMUNITY OUTREACH (students who live off campus)
Student Health Center (general medical care)
Center for University Advising ( C ourse Selection & Registration) [
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Student Financial Services (Student Billing)
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RESIDENCE LIFE (students who live on campus)
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MATH TUTORING (bring textbook and/or hw)
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Any questions?
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Contact Us! SAS 516-463-7075 SAS@Hofstra.edu www.hofstra.edu/SAS