Quick Guide – Other Accommodations
Attendance Leniency (Faculty)
Accessible Classroom/Location (SAS)
If a classroom or location is inaccessible to a student due to a disability, the classroom/location must be altered in order to provide access to the student.
Please reach out to SAS if there is a problem, such as construction, broken elevator, etc., that may prohibit access to the class location.
Accessible Tables/Desks/Chairs (SAS)
If a student has been approved for an accessible table/desk/chair, this must be provided for the student.
SAS attempts to fulfill these needs prior to the first day of class; however, if there remains an issue once class begins, faculty should contact SAS as soon as possible.
Alternative Format Texts (SAS)
A student may require textbooks in a format other than standard print. An alternative format may be in one of the following formats: electronic, braille, or audio books.
Some alternative format texts will require assistive technology in order to access, such as screen reading software. This accommodation is provided by the SAS office.
Enlarged Print (syllabi/handouts) (Faculty, SAS)
It is the instructor’s responsibility to provide an enlarged copy of in-class printed material, such as the course syllabus, handouts, or exams.
Unless otherwise specified, the recommended font is Arial 18.
Interpreters (SAS)
See Deaf or Hard of Hearing Students
Lab Accessibility/Assistance (Faculty, SAS)
A student may require specialized lab equipment or specialized assistance in order to have access to lab activities.
Special Seating (Faculty, SAS)
A student’s disability may impact where they should sit in the classroom. A student with concentration or vision issues may need to sit in the front of the class or a student with PTSD or anxiety may need to sit near an exit.
The student is responsible for choosing a seat that addresses their needs and will only look to the instructor if they have a problem securing the necessary seat.
Taped Lectures, Agreement on File (Student)
A student may be approved to record lectures. The student approved for this accommodation is required to sign an agreement for recording and then present the form to the instructor.
By signing the agreement for recording, the student agrees that they will notify the instructor prior to recording any lecture and/or discussion material. They are also informed that in certain situations, discussion material cannot be recorded.
In addition, they are informed that they are not allowed to release the recording or transcription to anyone and that a violation of the agreement may subject them to discipline under the CFCC code of conduct or legal liability.
Leave Class Briefly (Faculty)
A student who has a documented disability may need to leave class briefly for a variety of reasons (e.g. Crohn’s, diabetes). It may be advantageous for the instructor to ask the student to choose a seat near the door, in order to limit distractions when the student needs to leave class.
If the student leaves class too often and misses important class instruction, the instructor is encouraged to speak with the student and/or SAS staff in order to discuss solutions.
Alternate Sitting/Standing (Faculty)
Please allow the student to alternate between sitting and standing due to a documented medical condition.
It may be advantageous for the student and instructor to discuss a seat location that limits distractions when the student needs to alternate between sitting and standing.
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