Educational access is the provision of classroom accommodations, auxiliary aids and services, and accessible technology to ensure equal educational opportunities for all students regardless of disability. Creating equal educational opportunities is a collaborative effort between the student, the faculty member, and Disability Resources
Educational access is the provision of classroom accommodations, auxiliary aids and services, and accessible technology to ensure equal educational opportunities for all students regardless of disability. Creating equal educational opportunities is a collaborative effort between the student, the faculty member, and Disability Resources.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended, protect students with disabilities from discrimination that may occur as a result of misconceptions, attitudinal barriers, and/or failure of the institution to provide appropriate accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services.
Examples of accommodations and auxiliary aids include, but are not limited to: qualified interpreters, note takers, extra time for exams, and educational materials in alternate format (i.e. Braille, audio, electronic format, enlarged print).
Principles of ACCESS
A - Accessibility
Faculty members play a major role in making their classrooms accessible to all students.
C - Communication
It is imperative that students with disabilities, faculty members, and Disability Resources communicate on a regular basis.
C - Confidentiality
All instructors and Disability Resources staff must respect a student's right to confidentiality.
E - Eligibility for Accommodations
Disability resources is the office designated to determine eligibility for federally mandated academic accommodations and services.
S - Student Responsibility
Students have a responsibility in ensuring they get the necessary servi