Academic Accommodations

Picture of students working in Assistive Technology Lab at SSD

Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) provides a wide range of academic accommodations to students with verified disabilities who have registered with the SSD office. Services for each student are determined on a case-by-case basis. The following are examples of some of the accommodations that may be provided.


 

 

 

 

 

 

Assistive Technology

  • Screen and Text Readers (JAWS, Kurzweil 3000)
  • Screen Magnification Software (Zoomtext)
  • Closed Circuit Television (CCTVs)
  • Voice Recognition Software (Dragon Naturally Speaking)
  • Ubiduo- Two way communication device
  • Refreshable Braille Display
  • Braille Embosser with Duxbury Translation Software
  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Kurzweil 3000 for students with learning disabilities

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Assistive Computer Lab

Available only to students registered with the SSD office, the lab has personal computers equipped with a variety of adaptive software. The computers are connected to the Internet and have popular software packages, such as Microsoft Office, MathCad, and SPSS. A technician is available during lab hours to provide technical assistance with equipment or software in the lab.

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Testing Accomodations

  • Extended time on tests
  • Private and quiet rooms
  • Readers and scribes
  • Computers for typing essay exams
  • Large print exams
  • Sign language interpreters(for oral instructions)
  • Assistive technology

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Reading/Alternate Media Services

  • Ordering recorded textbooks from RFB & D and the Library of Congress
  • Access to SSD alternative media library
  • Alternate media services
  • Large print materials
  • Braille materials
  • Volunteer readers for materials not previously recorded
  • Assistance with RFB & D membership applications

Notetaking Services

  • Volunteer classroom notetakers

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Interpreting and Related Services

  • Sign language interpreters (ASL, SEE, oral, cued speech)
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Real time captioning
  • Ubiduo-Two Way Communication device (in-office and for check-out)

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Transportation

Our Student Campus Community Transportation Service vehicle (SCOUT) helps students from class to class. Students who qualify for this service set up a regular schedule according to their academic needs.

Registration

  • Priority registration
  • Assistance with online registration

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Workshops and Instruction

  • Career exploration/job readiness
  • Assistive technology training
  • Learning strategies
  • We offer other workshops periodically, as well as information about related campus workshop opportunities.

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Referrals

Referrals to other offices on campus or to area agencies for service not provided by the SSD office.

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Disability Management Counseling

Disability management specialists can assist students in their efforts to cope with their disability and the issues that develop with regard to academic life.

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Tutoring

SSD will refer students for tutorial services in the Learning Resource Center.

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The information on this website is available in alternate formats. Please call our office at (559) 278-2811 to make your request.