SAS Faculty Questions Flashcards
What is the responsibility of academic departments regarding students with disabilities?
Ensuring programs are accessible, covering physical access and necessary modifications for information delivery.
This includes understanding legal requirements and devising accommodations through the Equal Opportunity Office and Student Accessibility Services.
How should faculty members know if there are students with disabilities needing accommodation in their class?
Request that individuals needing accommodation contact the instructor after class or during office hours, and include this information in the syllabus.
This gives students ‘permission’ to approach the instructor with their needs.
What indicates that an accommodation request from a student is appropriate and legitimate?
The presentation of an Accommodation Form prepared by Student Accessibility Services, indicating verified proof of a disability.
Students without such a form can be referred to SAS to complete a request for service.
What is the best way to ensure academic access for students with disabilities?
Discuss the student’s needs personally to tailor accommodations effectively.
No two students with disabilities are alike, and personal conferences can lead to satisfactory outcomes.
What should faculty do if they disagree with the way a student requests accommodation?
Provide reasonable accommodations that meet the student’s needs without compromising academic standards.
Federal law requires reasonable accommodation, and objections based on assistive devices may require specific agreements.
Does providing accommodations for students with disabilities compromise academic standards?
No, accommodations should provide equal opportunity without lowering standards.
Students with disabilities must fulfill all essential course-related requirements.
How does the law define the purpose of accommodations for students with disabilities?
To ensure equal opportunity and compensate for life functions that differ from other students.
The goal is to provide the same opportunities without special measures.
Where can faculty members go for assistance in providing accommodations?
Contact Student Accessibility Services for information and assistance regarding accommodations.
The office offers creative solutions and resources to address accessibility concerns.
What is the main charge of Student Accessibility Services?
To assist students with disabilities in matriculating and serve as a resource for faculty regarding accessibility concerns.
Faculty can contact specific counselors or the SAS office for assistance.
What does Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 state regarding academic accommodations?
No qualified handicapped student shall be excluded or discriminated against in academic programs based on handicap.
Modifications must be made to ensure no discrimination against qualified students with disabilities.
What does the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 expand upon?
It enlarges the scope of Section 504 by protecting individuals with disabilities from discrimination in various public services and settings.
It provides legal recourse for equal opportunity and benefits.
What is an example of a statement faculty can use in their syllabus regarding academic accommodations?
Encourage students to contact Student Accessibility Services for authorized academic accommodations, providing contact information.
This encourages students to seek necessary accommodations proactively.
Besides Ability Ally, what are other ways faculty can learn more about supporting SAS students?
On SAS’s Faculty Resources page, there is an Accessible Document Converter. This converter can be used to upload documents and convert them to more accessible versions in a variety of formats.
Besides Ability Ally and the Accessible Document Converter, what are other ways faculty can learn more about supporting SAS students?
On SAS’s Faculty Resources page, there are links to more information on accommodations, fundamental alterations, accessibility training resources, and captioning.
